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De Havilland, Olivia, 1916-2020 to Atlee Kohl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.283 Author/Creator: De Havilland, Olivia, 1916-2020 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Typed letter signed Date: 3 October 1988 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Olivia de Havilland writes that she cannot adequately describe her religious views at this time because her life is too demanding to afford her the necessary time for reflection. She does add, however, that she has a strong faith in a universal, benevolent power and the efficacy of prayer.

De Havilland, Olivia, 1916-2020

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