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Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933 to L. S. Johnson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05182 Author/Creator: Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 25 August 1923 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Written on mourning White House stationery (with black border). Coolidge writes about the importance of studying the economic foundation of American institutions. Johnson apparently headed the National School for Commerce Executives at Northwestern University.

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

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