Markham, Edwin 1917-08-20
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Letter to Dear Friend, 8/20/1917. Writes that he is happy to see that there is a project under way to build a Peoples House in New York City, New York, a place suitable for public dining rooms and a public gymnasium. Mentions that it should also be a place dedicated to free speech. Says that such people as Reverend Percy Stickney Grant, Reverend John Haynes Holmes, and Frederic C. Howe are backing the project. Writes that there is a push to obtain some property to build the Peoples House on 15th Street. Mentions that the property is partly paid for but that there is a need for more money. Says that he is trying to come up with the money by asking people to invest in 4% bonds. Writes that for more information Bertha H. Mailly should be contacted. |
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| Origin: | 1917-08-20 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/9287 |
| Collection: |
Eugene V. Debs Correspondence |
| Subjects: |
Freedom of speech Famous Hoosiers Labor |
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