Hughes to Miller. Typed letter on the back of Mrs. Lilian A. Newcomer stationery. She mentions visitors that she had over the summer (Marilyn and Buddy, Leah Dillon and her husband, Cousin Sam, etc.). Her two dogs had a litter of puppies which has taken up a lot of her time; the last puppy leaves today. 1 leaf. Envelope included.

Miller to Hughes. Carbon copy of a typed letter on plain paper. Miller thanks Hughes for sending him her two books and inscribing them. He says he feels a lack of contact with ethnic dancers out in California and that most of them are shams and frauds. He is looking forward to seeing a production of "The Deputy" at UCLA because UCLA's theatrical productions are usually of high quality, unlike most professional ones. 1 leaf.

Miller to Hughes. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller tells Hughes that he has just mailed her a copy of his dissertation. He has also written to Dr. Lois Ellfeldt of the University of Southern California about an ethnic dance lectureship at UCLA as he would like to be introduced to Dr. Alma Hawkins. Miller will be doing a dance program at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and finds that it is usually the women's groups who appreciate things of a cultural nature. 2 leaves.

Hughes to Miller. Plain postcard. Hughes lets Miller know that she has received his dissertation in fine shape and that she is going to New York for a week. 1 item.

Miller to Hughes. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller mentions that he has had Dr. Alma Hawkins of UCLA write a letter of introduction for him to Dr. Lois Ellfeldt of USC about his dance background. Miller would like Hughes to critique his dissertation of Gordon Craig for him as he would like to get it published and Craig is now almost 94 years old. 1 leaf.

Miller to Hughes. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller apologizes to Hughes for sending her money as a Christmas present but wants her to get something that she would like and pamper herself. He remembers the old days of Christmas parties at the Ethnological Dance Center and wishes Hughes a happy holiday. 1 leaf.

Hughes to Miller. Handwritten note in a "Thank You" card for his gift. Mentions that she will buy a large bottle of Chanel No.5 (her old-time favorite) from him and soak herself in it. 1 card, folded. Envelope included.

Miller to Hughes. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller tells Hughes about his house painter and handyman who live day to day and spend their money on alcohol. He has many comments on what Negroes spend their money on and admits that there must be "psychological reasons for that too." Miller is involved in a Spanish instruction program for teachers and another program on the teaching of English as a second language. 1 leaf.

Hughes to Miller. Handwritten letter on Miss Russell M. Hughes stationery. Hughes is revising her Spanish dance book which is taking up a lot of her time. She has also been reading Miller's dissertation and wonders if he can get it published. Becky [Harris?] and Mary Emerson spent part of the holidays with her. 2 leaves. Envelope included.

Miller to Hughes. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller has spoken to Dr. Alma Hawkins at UCLA about an Ethnic Dance position in the spring and wants to know if Hughes would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for him. He is also interested in publishing his book which was turned down by Alfred A. Knopf and welcomes other suggestions. 2 leaves.