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Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923 to Edna Sheldon Blair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02008 Author/Creator: Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 29 March 1922 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

President Harding rejects Blair for appointment as a civil service commissioner, "in view of the fact that there is one woman serving on the Board already I have not thought it preferable to consider a woman applicant for the vacancy." Concludes that he will be "glad when the suitable opportunity offers to grant you the recognition you deserve." Written on White House stationery.

Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923
Blair, Edna, 1874-1964

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