Letter written on June 11, 1934 by Ray Lyman Wilbur (1875-1949) as President of Stanford University.

The recipient of this letter was renowned American journalist and historian Mark Sullivan (1874-1952). Sullivan corresponded with many leading politicians, authors, journalists and businessmen from the early 1900's. Sullivan was a close friend and confidante to President Herbert Hoover. Between 1926 and 1935 Sullivan wrote a six volume book by the title 'Our Times' which chronicled the period of U. S. history from the late 1800's to early 1900's.

The letter which is signed in ink by Wilbur is typed on stationery with 'STANFORD UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT' printed letterhead with sheet dimensions measuring approximately 10.5"h x 8"w with typical fold creases.

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