Letter and envelope from Alice Gerstenberg [playwright of Alice in Wonderland on stage] to Mrs. Karl O. Van Hagen [married name of Vivian Tobin] post marked Jan 13th 1971. Address: 875 Comstock Ave Los Angeles, California 90024. Return address on envelope: Alice Gerstenberg 289 Stonybook Way Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432. Letter typed on Alice Gerstenberg’s personal stationary. Letter transcription: Jan. 12, 1971 Dearest Vivian: Last year I was grateful for your Christmas card and expected to write to you, but it was not an easy time for me; my heart sent me to the hospital and again this year. Now I have adjusted to being house bound on a routine of drugs, and am lucky enough to have the companionship and concern of loving relatives. It is a quiet and countrified suburb on the bank of the Mississippi river. At 85 I must be cheerful with the blessings I possess! You are just in my memories of exciting events; I can recall distinctly, your voice, your appearance; and how also, the critics all loved you as "Alice." By the way, the acting version is still being played here and there, and the publication is sold by the publisher (now merged) and called – David McKay Co. 750 Third Ave. New York, N.Y. 10017 It contains my preface and original cast. Theatre to-day is not the kind we knew! I suppose you’ve been interested in your local performances. But your family happiness is the most important matter! Blessings for you and your husband, dear Vivian, and thank you eternally! Alice