Perman, Pearl 1920-02-05

Description:	Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 2/5/1920. Expresses the hope that Eugene V. Debs received a copy of the beautiful tribute to Eugene V. Debs written by Helen Keller. Writes that the letter Theodore Debs sent her in response to the one she sent Eugene V. Debs brought tears to her eyes. Tells Eugene V. Debs that she cannot believe that he is in prison while there are so many profiteers and money grabbers who enjoy complete freedom and all the luxuries of life. Says that last week she saw Helen Kellers wonderful film titled Deliverance. Remarks that Helen Kellers film is teeming with good lessons against all sorts of ignorance and tyranny. Tells Eugene V. Debs that she thinks that film can become a great educational tool if properly used to lift up mankind. Explains that since does not believe in waiting until people are dead to give them their due that she would like Eugene V. Debs to know that he and Kate Richards OHare are two of the most wonderful spirits of this age. Assures Eugene V. Debs that she would be proud to have her sons pattern their life after Eugene V. Debs. Writes that she became a socialist after her brother coaxed her to hear Eugene V. Debs speak.
Origin:	19205-02-05
Source:	http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/7738
Collection:	Eugene V. Debs Correspondence
Subjects:	Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926 Famous Hoosiers Labor

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