Archive Of Letters From Muckraker Drew Pearson To Senator And Airline Executive Jennings Randolph

Archive. 6pgs. 1958. An archive of five letters from Pearson to Randolph in regards to Big Brothers of D.C., Inc. The grouping consists of: a) TLS. 1 pg. January 24, 1958. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed “Drew” on Pearson’s personal stationery addressed to Randolph’s Capital Airlines office: “…I have not yet heard from you about that 25-minute delay in unloading baggage…Congratulations on running for the Senate…”. b) TLS. 1 pg. March 19, 1958. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed “Drew” on Pearson’s Merry-Go-Round stationery addressed to Randolph’s hospital room: “…We were all terribly sorry to hear about the accident…”. c) TLS. 1 pg. April 15, 1958. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed “Drew” on Pearson’s personal stationery addressed “Dear Jennings”: “…I want to express my very deep appreciation to you and all the others for your help in making the rebirth of Big Brothers possible...”. d) TLS. 1 pg. April 26, 1958. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed “Drew” on Pearson’s Merry-Go-Round stationery addressed to Randolph’s Elkins, West Virginia address: “…Breaking a hip these days is no fun…You’ll be interested to know that we are arranging quite an interesting drive for Big Brothers in the form of a boxing match…”. e) TLS. 2 pgs. September 16, 1958. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed “Drew Pearson” on Big Brothers of D.C., Inc. stationery addressed “Dear Friends of Big Brothers”: “…I have now served a year as President of the Harry Davidow Chapter and have thoroughly enjoyed it. However, in my opinion, somebody else should be selected as President…”