Archive 48 TLSs Carl Haverlin Civil War Round Table of New York 1950-1972 More

  
[Civil War Roundtable of New York] Haverlin, Carl. [Archive] Large Collection of Letters Pertaining to the Civil War Round Table of New York from Carl Haverlin, its First President, and a Broadcasting Pioneer. Mostly 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Near fine collection, folded, occasional faint soiling or staining. The New York chapter was founded in late January 1951, with Haverlin as President, Frederick Hill Meserve as Honorary President, and with Allan Nevins on the Executive Committee. Includes: 48 TLS by Haverlin plus one postcard and one telegram; TLS on letterhead for Lincoln Association of Jersey City, NJ; and A copy of Proposed Constitution and By-Laws of the National Association of Civil War Round Tables, 6 pp. Unless noted all items are 1 page typed letters signed by Haverlin on Broadcast Music Inc. Letterhead (later BMI) from Haverlin to Gates:1.1950.11.27. Thanks Gates for putting organization name on Freeman list. On letterhead for Civil War Round Table3.1951.11.29. Follow up regarding Confederate material. On letterhead for Civil War Round Table4.1952.11.03. Letter of enclosure from Abe Geldhof of the Chicago Round Table. Letter of enclosure that he'd forwarded to Boyd Stutler. Looking for suggestions for a gift for Dr.

And a contribution check; for the Civil War Round Table[1] pp. Letter of Enclosure containing the list of officers from the newly organized Kentucky Civil War Round Table. Congratulations on Round Table booklet.

Letter of enclosure containing names of individuals expected to attend upcoming meeting. Letter of enclosure for two copies of his review for "As They Saw Him". "Mention of review in "Lincoln Herald" ; thanking him for sending Lincoln photo and booklet". Announcement / invitation to annual banquet for The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia. Letter of enclosure for the agenda / notes from the meeting of the National Assembly of the Civil War Centennial Commission. Thanks Arnold for a plaque. Reiterates offer for Round Table members to join the Civil War Centennial Association. From Civil War Round Tables Headquarters. Virginia; Copy of Proposed Constitution and By-Laws of the National Association of Civil War Round Tables..

Copy; unsigned17.1958.08.26. Enclosure of letter from Karl Betts.

Executive director of the Civil War Centennial Commission. Letter of enclosure for the Long-Gates-Reiter program for upcoming helicopter tour. On Civil War Centennial Association letterhead19.1958.10.13.

Life Magazine did not think enough celebrities signed up for helicopter tour to warrant coverage. Catton ; Gates ; Long ; Newman ; Stern. Letter of enclosure for Civil War Series at Bronxville school.

Hopes Ralph Newman to officiate. Request for a picture and brief bio for Bronxville series. Info pertaining to the Bronxville Adult School series; attached names of speakers. Regarding Gates' upcoming appearance for the Bronxville.

Talk about the most recent Bronxville session; the conference at Gettysburg; upcoming dinner. Steets; copy to Copy of letter regarding upcoming dinner at Hereford House; small handwritten note to Arnold added to bottom. With envelope28.1960.02.02. Will attend upcoming Round Table meeting. Trying to convince Carl Sandburg to attend. Forward of enclosure from Denton Walker. Expresses concern that advertisers fear a good Civil War series would offend southerners.

But believes this fear is unfounded. Karl Betts' request for a speaker. Schedule meeting with Bruce Catton. "Enclosed check for upcoming meeting for himself, Samuel Vaughan, and Michael Sterne".

Letter of enclosure; Thanking for kind comments about Lincoln book. Cannot attend 100th meeting of Civil War Round Table. Will be at the National Association of Broadcasters instead. Cannot attend final meeting of season. Will be at BMI event; post script handwritten.

Talk of Round Table award for publishers. Thanking Gates for 100th meeting medal; asks about Gates' personal matters.

Compiling music for Civil War Centennial Commission. Happy to see him briefly in Washington. Asks about request from First Presbyterian Church in Ossining to speak about Lincoln. Sorry for missed meeting in Washington. Upcoming meeting naming General Grant honorary president.

Lost some research material during recent move. Asking Gates to send replacements.

Congratulations on the Civil War Round Table yearbook. Edwin Hughes wish to become member. Asks for forwarding of materials.

Enclosure of check for Hughes' attendance; handwritten note from Jane along bottom. Notice that he will be unable to attend the evening's meeting. Typed; no signature49.1964.02.08. "Notifies Gates he will not be in New York often for the coming year, will forward ideas for Lincoln Herald quarterly". No Lincoln Club where he has relocated; loans his Lincoln collection to University, encloses contact info for Justin Turner. Still active in Civil War Round Table and working on book. Carl Haverlin Letterhead51.1952.03.18. Allan Nevins to give preview of George Templeton Strong diary at their upcoming Civil War Round Table meeting. Regarding Haverlin's attendance at their annual dinner meeting. On letterhead for Lincoln Association of Jersey City. Fine, Rare, & Unusual Books and Manuscripts. With a special emphasis on the Americas. We are located on Parker Mountain, in the small town of East Jewett, set in the High Peaks region of the Northern Catskill Mountains, not far from the tallest waterfall in New York State, after which we are named. Though our special focus is on the Americas -North, Central, and South, we offer fine, rare, and unusual books and manuscripts on a wide range of subjects, including Asia, Exploration, Art, Literature, and Books about Books. We are proud to be a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and adhere to their strict codes of conduct and ethical standards. All books are guaranteed as described. We want you to be completely satisfied with your order.

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