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Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969) to Vernon Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07094.01 Author/Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 15 March 1954 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.6 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy

Sends thanks for the "treasured photographs of Abraham Lincoln" taken by Smith's grandfather. States that he will take great care of them and will eventually donate them to the Museum at Abilene. Accompanied by the President's schedule for March 12, 1954, accepting the gift (see GLC07094.02).

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Smith, Vernon, 1894-1969
Smith, Vernon, 1894-1969

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