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 Walter F. White to Charles Chesnutt, 27 March 1931 March 27, 1931 Transcription derived from scan of photocopied original. Western Reserve Historical Society Charles Waddell Chesnutt Collection 1889-1932 MS 3370 Correspondence White, Gladys Powell Harrison, Richard B. Chesnutt, Susan Utley Perry Robeson, Paul Haiti Post-Bellum-Pre-Harlem typed letter signed White, Walter F. Chesnutt, Charles W. (Waddell) Antje Anderson corrected ref target for n.per00071> Kevin McMullencorrected, proofed Laura K. Weaklyletterhead encoding Laura K. Weaklyproofed Samantha Gilmoreannotated Bianca Swifttranscribed, encoded Bianca Swifttranscribed, encoded
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE 69 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK (AT FOURTEENTH STREET) TELEPHONE: ALGONQUIN 4-6548
March 27th 1931 My dear Mr. Chesnutt:

I regret to say that I haven't yet seen your article in the current issue of the Colophon. There are two reasons for this omission. The first is that since Mrs. White and I returned from Haiti there has been so much work piled up here at the office which accumulated during my absence and so many speaking engagements that I had to fill that I am far behind in reading. The second reason is that the Colophon is so expensive that I cannot afford to subscribe to it. I am however, making an effort to buy a single issue and that issue, of course, is the one containing your article.

The presentation of the Spingarn Medal to Mr. Harrison last Sunday night is said to be the best presentation ceremony we have ever yet held. I am most sorry that Mrs. Chesnutt was not able to be present, but I can understand the dilemma in which she was, choosing between the presentation ceremony and the Robeson recital.

I do hope I shall be able to live up to all the nice things you say about my work. It is a tough assignment but I am delighted it has come to me.

With most cordial greetings to you, Mrs. Chesnutt and the other member of the family, I am

Ever sincerely, Walter Secretary.
Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt 9719 Lamont Avenue Cleveland, Ohio
WW:CTF ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL INFORMATION BUREAU. 215 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE — Pittsburgh Pa. — June 30 - July 5, 1931