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John Howard Griffin, Fort Worth, Texas, to Nell Dorr. December 25, 1966.

Nell Dorr Papers

Object Details

  • Date

    December 25, 1966

  • Genre/Form

    Letters

  • Accession Number

    A2008.045.01.01.01.024.017

  • Description

    Typed letter signed. Expresses appreciation to Dorr for the tape of Midnight Mass she sent to them as well as other gifts to the family. Says Penn [Jones] received the beautiful pictures that Chris sent and had them framed and is taking them to his home in the country where he keeps many of his cherished possessions. Tells Dorr not to worry about his many surgeries as they are part of this disease. [He had diabetes - anything else?] Says it hurts his family and friends more than it bothers him. It has been going on for two years and will continue for many more. Expresses great interest in Chris’ photography.

  • Credit Line

    Nell Dorr Papers, Amon Carter Museum of American Art Archives, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Preferred Citation

    Nell Dorr Papers, Amon Carter Museum of American Art Archives, Fort Worth, Texas.

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