Item 98: Letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Gilbert McClintock, 1959 February 26
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 106
Dates
- Created: 1959 February 26
Creator
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter.
Condition Note:
Excellent
Measurements:
8 ⅞ in. x 6 ¾ in.
Description:
The following letter dated February 26, 1959, written by Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States to Gilbert Stuart McClintock, a member of the Wilkes University Board of Trustees and Wilkes Barre lawyer. In the letter, Eisenhower is writing to McClintock about donating an autograph for his collection. He writes that their similar acquaintance, admiral Harold R. Stark has made it known that he and McClintock are creating a collection of presidential items and signatures with the intention to donate them to Wilkes College. He says it is his pleasure to contribute to the collection.
Location:
The White House, Washington, DC.
Transcription:
Printed Text in Bold
The White House Washington February 26, 1959 Dear Mr. McClintock:
My longtime and valued friend, Admiral Stark, has told me of your collection of Presidential letters and your intention that the letters eventually become the property of Wilkes College, in which I understand both you and Admiral Stark are so much interested. It is my privilege to send you this note, along with my hope that Wilkes College will continue to preserve the traditions of the early days of our country even as it spurs the education of the young men and women of our country for their places in the world of tomorrow.
With best wishes, Sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gilbert McClintock, Esq. 34 South River Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
The White House Washington February 26, 1959 Dear Mr. McClintock:
My longtime and valued friend, Admiral Stark, has told me of your collection of Presidential letters and your intention that the letters eventually become the property of Wilkes College, in which I understand both you and Admiral Stark are so much interested. It is my privilege to send you this note, along with my hope that Wilkes College will continue to preserve the traditions of the early days of our country even as it spurs the education of the young men and women of our country for their places in the world of tomorrow.
With best wishes, Sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gilbert McClintock, Esq. 34 South River Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu