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Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) to Cornelius Greenway re: advice on education, work, etc.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06946 Author/Creator: Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1929/02/22 Pagination: 1 p. 27.5 x 17.6 cm Order a Copy

Thanking Greenway for his note and writing "If my saying that the best thing students can do is to work hard and improve themselves has been of any help to you I am glad I thought to say it..." On White House stationery.

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