typed letter signed
1928. Ephemera. Item #267049
ISBN: 281AIB1050471
Single sheet, 11 x 7.25 inches. Ruth Bryan Owen (1885-1954) served two terms in the US House of Representatives from Florida (1926-1933) and was the first female appointed as US ambassador (to Denamrk and Iceland, 1933-1934, appointed by FDR). She is the daughter of William Jennings Bryan and Mary E. Baird. Typed letter signed: ' Pocatello, Idaho, November 22, 1928. My dear Mrs. Cogswell, I regret so much that this lecture tour which compels me to be in California on December 15th will prevent my acceptance of the much appreciated invitation of the Woman's Bar Association of the District of Columbia. I hope that I may have an opportunity in the future to let the Association know how much I appreiate their thought of me. Very sincerely yours, Ruth Bryan Owen.' Paper is tanned and there are small closed tears on bottom edge.
Price: $40.00