Letter from Woody Guthrie to Kay Elizabeth Dossey, November 21, 1935
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Artifact Overview
In 1935, Woody Guthrie, one of the most important figures in American folk music, wrote this letter to Kay Dossey, the infant daughter of his childhood friend Max. A new father himself, 23-year-old Guthrie offered baby Kay gentle humor and down-to-earth advice on life--providing a rare glimpse into Guthrie's philosophical underpinnings as a young man.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
21 November 1935
Subject Date
21 November 1935
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.85.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kay E. Dossey Ward.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 7.875 in
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