Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in which Lewis discusses his latest novel, "Kingsblood Royal" and the play that he is working on, "Responsible Man."
Letter to Erwin Oreck from Helen and Ed Woeber at Arrowhead Lodge in reply to a letter inviting the Woeber's to luncheon on their first trip to Duluth. The Woeber's tell of the stay of Lee, Allen and their wives.
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Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association's president, M. H. Brickley from Erwin Oreck dated July 7 1947 about "clientele carefully restricted" notation on Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge folder on the Spalding Hotel's information bureau rack.
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Reply letter to Arthur Lyons from ""The Burns"" resort in Cass Lake, Minnesota. States that The Burns only accepts gentitle clientele. On the reverse of the text there is a color map of the area surrounding Cass Lake with illustrations.
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Letter written from unknown location regarding Lewis' plans for his chess table. Lewis mentions that he is thinking of discarding the play he has been working on and also tells Powers that William the cat misses her.
Letter to Edward Owens from Grover C. Elmore at Kilkare Lodge and Cottages writes illustrating what the lodge has to offer. "Carefully restricted clientele" is noted.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding Lewis' wish for Powers to return his chess table and any copies of his script, "Responsible."
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in which Lewis discusses the play he is writing and also mentions that he is in need of a new cook.
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in which Lewis discusses the decoration of the house and how the items in the house miss Powers.
Correspondence, to Fred A. Cina (Representative, State Capital Building) from M. A. Murphy (Mayor, City of Virginia), regarding the creation of a forestry plan for the Iron Range/Northeastern Minnesota region.
Letter written from Santa Barbara, California, in which Lewis tells Powers that the only suitable wedding present that he think to give her would be the dedication in his latest book, "Kingsblood Royal."
Letter written from the Santa Monica Ambassador Beach Club, Santa Monica, California, regarding the play that Lewis is writing based on his book, "Kingsblood Royal."
This is correspondence from Erwin Oreck and Alec Ruttger, from Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. Ruttger is writing in response to a letter Oreck previously sent about the use of the word ""restricted"" on the folder of brochure matterial for the lodge that is given out. Ruttger assures Oreck that ""restricted"" was not meant to only restrict Jewish folk, or based on religion. Oreck then says he is glad the term will be changed, but hopes not to ""selected"".
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Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding Lewis' upcoming trip to Waterbury, Connecticut to procure some "factory dope." Lewis also requests that Powers give someone information on working in professional theater.
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding the decoration of Lewis' home. Lewis also discusses that he is considering a script, presumably based on his newest book, "Kingsblood Royal."
Letter to Erwin Oreck from Helen Woeber at Arrowhead Lodge in reply to Oreck's reply. Helen and Ed Woeber state they were as mistaken as Oreck was of them and will stop in for luncheon when they are in Duluth.
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Letter to Erwin Oreck from Helen Woeber at Arrowhead Lodge in reply to a letter from October 4th. Arrowhead Lodge discribes how Oreck believes they discriminate based on religion, and how they do not, but simple do not want "riffraff."
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Letter to Mr S. Valentine Saxby at Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck informs Val that Gitchi Gumee Lodge will eliminate "restricted clientele" next year, as well as Erwin has enclosed self-explanatory letters.
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Letter to Mr. Barkley Schroeder at Duluth Chamber of Commerce from Erwin Oreck thanks Barkley for the work he has done reguarding the removal of the phrase, restricted clientele, from the Gitchi Gumee Lodge folder.
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Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck about Madden Lodge on Gull Lake. Noting they have something such as, "clientele carefully selected" on the their resort folder on display.
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Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck about Ruttger's Pine Beach Lodge. Noting they have something such as, "clientele carefully selected" on the their resort folder on display.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Erwin Oreck from S. Valentine Saxby at Minnesota Arrowhead Association letting Erwin know that they have not had any mentioned folders on their rack for some time.
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Letter to Erwin Oreck from Barkley Schroeder at Duluth Chamber of Commerce stating that Gitchi Gumee Lodge folder will not contain "restricted clientele" after the current season.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding Powers' new business. Lewis also mentions that he has a new rug for his study.
Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck informing that Gitchi Gumee Lodge uses the phrase, restricted clientele, in their resort literature. A footnote states that the phrase will be removed next season.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Minnesota Jewish Council executive director, Samuel L. Scheiner from Erwin Oreck detailing Oreck's plan to send Gitchee Gumee Lodge, Ruttgers Pine Beach Lodge, Burntside Lodge, Arrowhead Lodge, and Maddom Lodge a letter, as well as sending it to Duluth Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Arrowhead Association.
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Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in which Lewis informs Powers that the tennis court may be ready by the time she visits. Lewis also asks Powers to inquire about decorating schools for the son of his painters.
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding Powers' upcoming visit. Lewis also discusses the pool that is being painted and that there might be a tennis court at the farm.
Letter written from Duluth, Minnesota, regarding Lewis' plans for his furniture as he is moving and his upcoming trip to New York to see Powers. Lewis also mentions that Pat the cat has a new home.
Letter written from the Hotel Leamington, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in which Lewis asks Powers if she has completed her income taxes and informs her that Pat the cat has been altered.
Letter written from Duluth, Minnesota, in which Lewis informs Powers that she forgot to send her mother wool and that Joseph will be coming to visit in two and a half weeks.
Letter written from Duluth, Minnesota, in which Lewis asks Powers if she might know anyone who would be willing to work as his secretary for part of the summer.
Letter written from The St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, in which Lewis reminisces about the time he spent in New Orleans with Powers six years earlier.
This letter to "All Resort Operators" from Verne E. Joslin at the Minnesota State Tourist Bureau informs operators about Chapter 579, Laws 1943 in which it is a "gross misdemeanor to discriminate on account of race, color, national origin or religion."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter written from Duluth, Minnesota, in which Lewis discusses spending time with author Johnny Gunther. Lewis also mentions his upcoming visit to New York.