Typed Letter Signed
WILSON, Edward Foss (1905-89)
From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
About this Item
When Chicago meat packing magnate Thomas E. Wilson of Wilson & Company entered the sporting goods field on a lark in the 1920s, little did he imagine that his son, who became one of the youngest top executives in the country in 1934 when he stepped into the presidency at age 29, would transform both into influential giants in their fields; in 1953 Edward became chairman of the board and soon after left the business to become (of all things) Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under Eisenhower. TLS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Chicago, IL, 29 November 1937. Addressed to Lars Maurseth of the Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Faint edgewear, with inoffensive staple hole at upper left. A mimeographed form letter (with date and recipient's name/address craftily typed in) on letterhead of the Young Men's Christian Association, reading in part: "The Boys' Work Committee of the Hyde Park YMCA is attempting to develop a policy and program in its work with older boys' groups and clubs, based on community needs. we need information asked for on the enclosed questionnaire." Boldly signed in full by Wilson in blue fountain pen as "Chairman, Boys' Work Committee." Interesting and unusual bit of YMCA history and Wilson & Company history. Seller Inventory # 42215
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Title: Typed Letter Signed
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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