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This image displays a typewritten letter on a light-colored, possibly off-white or pale blue, sheet of paper.

Here is a detailed description of its contents:

• Date: The letter is dated “February 7, 1956” and is centered near the top of the page.

• Recipient: The letter is addressed to:

  Mr. William H. Tobey
  News Office
  Weld Hall 4
  Harvard University
  Cambridge 38
  Massachusetts

• Salutation: The letter begins with “Dear Mr. Tobey:”

• Body of the Letter: The message reads:

  Many thanks for sending the splendid night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background. It is a striking photograph of the kind of winter evening that one sees only too rarely nowadays. With your permission we shall keep the print in our file of possible publicity material, and will place an order with you for a new print whenever the need arises.

• Closing: The letter ends with “Sincerely yours,” followed by the sender’s typed signature:

  John Coolidge

Visual Characteristics:

• The text is typewritten in a classic, monospaced typewriter font.
• The letter shows signs of age, such as slight discoloration or yellowing of the paper.
• The formatting is formal and typical of mid-20th-century business correspondence.
• There is a small stain or smudge visible on the left margin, about one-third of the way down the page.

Context and Tone:

• The letter is a courteous thank-you note from John Coolidge to William H. Tobey of Harvard University’s News Office.
• Coolidge is acknowledging receipt of a photograph (a “splendid night shot”) featuring the Fogg Museum and expressing admiration for the image.
• He requests permission to retain the print for potential promotional use and notes that future reorders may be placed as needed.
• The tone is professional, appreciative, and respectful.

This document appears to be a piece of institutional correspondence, likely related to Harvard’s public relations or museum affairs during the 1950s. John Coolidge was likely a university administrator or head of a related department at the time.

This image is a typed letter dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who is located in the News Office at Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The letter begins with "Dear Mr. Tobey:" followed by a message of gratitude for sending a night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background. The sender expresses appreciation for the striking photograph and notes that the kind of winter evening captured is one that is seen rarely these days. The sender states that they will keep the print in their file of possible publicity material and will place an order for a new print whenever the need arises.

The letter is signed "Sincerely yours," followed by the name "John Coolidge." The paper appears to be a standard white letter-size paper, and the letter is typed in a standard font. The overall tone of the letter is polite and appreciative.

The image is a typed letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is from John Coolidge and expresses gratitude for a photograph of a winter night scene featuring the Fogg Museum in the background. The sender appreciates the striking nature of the photograph, noting it captures a rare winter evening view. The letter indicates that with permission, the photograph will be kept in their file of potential publicity material, and they will order new prints as needed. The letter is signed "Sincerely yours," followed by the name "John Coolidge." The paper appears to be aged, with some creases and discoloration visible.

The image depicts a letter written on a piece of paper. The letter is dated February 7, 1956, and is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, who is located at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is signed by John Coolidge. The letter expresses gratitude for a photograph that was sent, and it mentions that the photograph will be kept in a file of possible publicity material. The letter also mentions that an order will be placed with Mr. Tobey for a new print whenever the need arises. The letter is written in a formal and polite tone, and it appears to be a professional correspondence between two individuals.

This is a handwritten letter dated February 7, 1956, from John Coolidge to Mr. William H. Tobey at the Harvard University News Office. The letter expresses gratitude for a night shot photograph of the Fogg Museum and the surrounding area. Coolidge appreciates the striking photograph and plans to keep it in their file for potential publicity material. The letter concludes with a request to order a new print whenever needed, and it is signed by John Coolidge.

The image shows a typed letter dated February 7, 1956, addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The letter is signed by John Coolidge.

Key Details:

1. Date: February 7, 1956.
2. Recipient: Mr. William H. Tobey, News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
3. Sender: John Coolidge.
4. Content:
   • The sender expresses gratitude for a photograph sent by Mr. Tobey, describing it as a "splendid night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background."
   • The sender praises the photograph as a "striking photograph of the kind of winter evening that one sees only too rarely nowadays."
   • The sender requests permission to keep the print for possible use as publicity material and indicates that they will place an order for a new print if needed in the future.
5. Tone: Polite and appreciative, with a professional and courteous tone.

The letter appears to be a formal correspondence discussing the use of a photograph for potential publicity purposes, highlighting the aesthetic and rarity of the captured scene.

This image shows a typed letter on white paper. The letter is dated February 7, 1956, and is addressed to "Mr. William H. Tobey, News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts." The body of the letter expresses thanks for sending "the splendid night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background." It mentions that the photograph is striking and the kind of winter evening that one rarely sees. The writer indicates that with permission, they will keep the print in their file of possible publicity material and will place an order for a new print whenever needed. The letter is signed "Sincerely yours, John Coolidge." The document appears to be slightly aged, with some fading evident on the paper.

This image is a scanned, typewritten letter dated February 7, 1956, from John Coolidge addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The letter expresses gratitude to Mr. Tobey for sending a photograph featuring a night shot of the Fogg Museum, praising it as a striking image of a winter evening. It states the intention to keep the image in a file for potential publicity material and includes a commitment to order a new print when needed. The tone is formal and appreciative, ending with "Sincerely yours" and the signature of John Coolidge. The letter is typed on light blue paper.

This image shows a typed letter dated February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey at the News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts.

The content of the letter thanks Mr. Tobey for sending a splendid night photograph featuring the Fogg Museum in the background. The writer describes the photo as a striking image of a winter evening that is rarely seen nowadays. The writer requests permission to keep the print in their file of possible publicity material and mentions that they will place an order for a new print whenever needed.

The letter is signed "Sincerely yours," followed by the name John Coolidge.

This is a scanned photograph of a single page letter printed on light blue paper. At the top center is the date: February 7, 1956. The letter is addressed to Mr. William H. Tobey, News Office, Weld Hall 4, Harvard University, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. The salutation reads “Dear Mr. Tobey:”.

The body thanks Tobey for sending a splendid night shot with the Fogg Museum in the background, calling it a striking photograph of a rare winter evening. It says that with Tobey’s permission they will keep the print in their file of possible publicity material and will place an order for a new print whenever needed.

It closes with “Sincerely yours,” followed by the signature line “John Coolidge.” The page shows a few light creases and is mounted against a neutral backing.