Items 31a-b: Two Printed Letters from Ray Chapman Andrews to Gilbert S[tuart]. McClintock, , 1921 February 11; 1924 February 18
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Dates
- Created: 1921 February 11; 1924 February 18
Creator
- Andrews, Ray Chapman, 1884-1960 (Person)
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Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letters
Condition Note:
Good
Measurements:
10 ½ in. x 8 in; Letter B: 7 ⅝ in. x 5 ⅞ in.
Description:
The following items depict two printed letters by Ray Chapman Andrews to Gilbert Stuart McClintock. The first is dated February 11, 1921 and the second, February 18, 1924. They appear to be thank you letters for giving donations to the American Museum of Natural History for New York’s Third Asiatic Expedition magazine.
Location:
New York and 34 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Transcription:
Letter A:
The letter addresses McClintock’s subscription to the Third Asiatic Expedition. Andrews notes with regret that he missed McClintock’s subscription last October, leaving him without recognition, and states his apology to McClintock for his neglect. He goes on to share the museum’s appreciation of McClintock’s donation and ensures him that he will endeavor to show that the money was put to good use.
Annotated at the Bottom: Ray Chapman Andrews
Letter B:
The letter continues the previous address McClintock received from the Executive Secretary in his continued support and donation to the Third Asiatic Expedition. In this letter, Chapman is sending his personal thanks and appreciation to McClintock for that support and writes that he will endeavor to continue writing McClintock on the advancing project when he can.
Annotated at the Bottom: Ray Chapman Andrews
I’m delighted that you will continue— you are a “peach.” R. C. A.
The letter addresses McClintock’s subscription to the Third Asiatic Expedition. Andrews notes with regret that he missed McClintock’s subscription last October, leaving him without recognition, and states his apology to McClintock for his neglect. He goes on to share the museum’s appreciation of McClintock’s donation and ensures him that he will endeavor to show that the money was put to good use.
Annotated at the Bottom: Ray Chapman Andrews
Letter B:
The letter continues the previous address McClintock received from the Executive Secretary in his continued support and donation to the Third Asiatic Expedition. In this letter, Chapman is sending his personal thanks and appreciation to McClintock for that support and writes that he will endeavor to continue writing McClintock on the advancing project when he can.
Annotated at the Bottom: Ray Chapman Andrews
I’m delighted that you will continue— you are a “peach.” R. C. A.
Creator
- Andrews, Ray Chapman, 1884-1960 (Person)
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)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu