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Burton Jay Smith and Willametta Turnepseed letters, 1942-1944?
1943-05 Page 1
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Return This is the letter I thot of writing Crane - over - My dear Crane. 5/43 (Congratulations of some sort on a fine issue.) There is one item directly concerning me that I couldn't miss. Never has my desire for office been so great that I would have it as a bonus to anyone else -- even Willametta. When I wa nominated for Executive Judge, I accepted because I thought the nomination was based on my own activity in the past seven years. I do not intend to depreciate Willametta's wonderful work in ajay, but I honestly feel that I can stand on my own record of activity. Since I joined the organization not a single quarter has gone by without activity on my part. I believe my efforts have been as great as any member's, though perhaps not so spectacular as some. Until my entry into the army in January more than half of "Literary Newsette" - both editorial and prating - was my work. I still bear half the cost and write for it. I wish to emphasize that the magazine is a joint product of Willametta and myself. Although I am gratified that you think so highly of Willametta that you would give me an office for her sake, I feel you do me an injustice to say that is the only reason why I might be worthy of a nomination. Sincerely B. J. Smith
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Return This is the letter I thot of writing Crane - over - My dear Crane. 5/43 (Congratulations of some sort on a fine issue.) There is one item directly concerning me that I couldn't miss. Never has my desire for office been so great that I would have it as a bonus to anyone else -- even Willametta. When I wa nominated for Executive Judge, I accepted because I thought the nomination was based on my own activity in the past seven years. I do not intend to depreciate Willametta's wonderful work in ajay, but I honestly feel that I can stand on my own record of activity. Since I joined the organization not a single quarter has gone by without activity on my part. I believe my efforts have been as great as any member's, though perhaps not so spectacular as some. Until my entry into the army in January more than half of "Literary Newsette" - both editorial and prating - was my work. I still bear half the cost and write for it. I wish to emphasize that the magazine is a joint product of Willametta and myself. Although I am gratified that you think so highly of Willametta that you would give me an office for her sake, I feel you do me an injustice to say that is the only reason why I might be worthy of a nomination. Sincerely B. J. Smith
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