Letter from Arthur Conan Doyle to George M. Holley
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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)
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.145.1.49
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: 9.5 in
Width: 6 in
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