Letter from Arthur Conan Doyle to George M. Holley, September 5, 1923

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Artifact Overview

George Holley, founder of Holley Motor Company, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, famed author, became acquainted after Holley attended one of Doyle's lectures in Detroit. From 1923 to 1929, the two maintained a robust correspondence. Spiritualism was a frequent topic as they traded recommendations of mediums, bemoaned skeptics like Harry Houdini, and discussed the state of belief on both sides of the Atlantic.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

05 September 1923

Subject Date

05 September 1923

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

73.145.1.48

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George M. Holley, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Handwriting
Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 5.125 in