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[Letter from Alice Gerstenberg to Vivian Tobin], 1952-06-24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

Typescript letter and envelope from Alice Gerstenberg to Mrs. Karl O. Van Hagen [married name of Vivian Tobin], 1201 Tower Grove Drive, Beverly Hills, California. No return address. Letter transcription: "1120 Lake Shore Drive Chicago Il, Illinois June 24th, 1952 My very dear Vivian: It was a great joy to see you again, and with your delightful family!! And not to feel sad in the loss of the adorable little ‘Alice’ who now graces the world with your exquisite grown-up self. No ‘Alice” will ever equal you. You had the wonder of ‘Wonderland’ in your eyes. I am sending you the production photographs to keep. They should belong to you, for your children to cherish. In the same package is the music. You will probably be able to work out something to match the conditions there. As to a short version, do not use the Dum and Dee scene at all. (We never used it) And then cut all scenes throughout to shorten each, according to your time allowance. Sequence of action is important, but lines can be cut here and there without confusing the ideas. This I will have to leave to your best judgment. It is exciting to know you are going to produce it. October 15th is too long ahead for me to know what my pattern will be but I shall live in hope. The Bessens enjoyed meeting you and send their warmest greetings. And I, my love to you. Alice Gerstenberg [signed].”

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-06-24

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.29 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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