Invitations-correspondence

The text is an invitation from Boston University to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Douglas to attend a cocktail reception and dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The event is for the Library's distinguished collected and friends in the New York area, and will be attended by well-known personalities. The reception is at 7 P.M. and the dinner at 8 P.M., both at the Waldorf-Astoria. The invitation is signed by Howard B. Gottlieb, Chief of Special Collections at Boston University Libraries.

The letter is thanking Helen for materials sent for press releases and confirming her upcoming visit to Alma College. It mentions the possibility of changing the presentation to focus on Emily Dickinson and expresses excitement for her visit. The letter also asks for Helen's arrival time at Detroit Metro airport.

The Unitarian Church in Montclair, New Jersey is inviting Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak at their church in October or November. They mention her previous speech in 1955 and offer her an honorarium of $200. They suggest she speak on women's liberation or any other topic of her choosing. They also mention other notable speakers who have spoken at the church.

Charles P. McCormick, Chairman of McCormick & Company, expresses his gratitude to Helen Gahagan Douglas for accepting an invitation to serve on the National Committee of Sponsors for the 1959 Heart Fund Campaign. He emphasizes the importance of her support and asks her to fill out an authorization form required by law in New York State.

Norman Cousins invites Helen Gahagan Douglas to a private briefing with Senator Joseph Clark about his trip to Vietnam and Secretary Rusk's appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The event will take place on March 30 at the Harvard Club. Cousins hopes Douglas can attend with her family.

The President of Johnson State College is inviting Mrs. Helen Douglas to speak at the annual commencement on May 18th, 1975. The college has a long history and is graduating 221 students this year. The President is eager to answer any questions and asks for a response at Mrs. Douglas's earliest convenience.

The President of Sweet Briar College invites Mrs. Melvyn Douglas to participate in a lecture series in February 1976, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the college's founding. Mrs. Douglas declines the invitation due to prior commitments.

Helen Gahagan Douglas declines an invitation to attend a course in Advocacy and Persuasion at Boston University's Public Communication Institute. The Institute is offering a program in communication studies that includes courses in various communication methodologies and professional areas such as journalism, public relations, and advertising. The program aims to provide participants with career discovery opportunities and to bridge the gap between theory and skill in communication. Assistant Director Mary Lou Shields invites Douglas to join them for lunch and an informal talk during the session.

The Liberal Party of the Yale Political Union invited Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak at one of their special meetings. They thanked her for discussing the past and considering new directions for the future. They admired her commitment to upholding principles and commended her for calling for new approaches to longstanding problems. They reimbursed her for her expenses and expressed their excitement to have her join them.

The Israel Government Tourist Office is planning to recognize Reverend Karl Baehr for his significant contributions in promoting Christian tourism to Israel. They are inviting Ms. Helen Gahagan Douglas to attend a special award presentation ceremony in his honor. If she is unable to attend, they suggest sending a note or card expressing appreciation for his work. The ceremony will take place on February 1, 1974 at their offices in New York.

The M. Cary Thomas Women's Center at The Johns Hopkins University and the Women's Center at Goucher College are requesting Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglass to be the keynote speaker for Women's Week in February 1974. The week will include various women-related activities and events, culminating in a conference on women in the arts. The Planning Committee believes Mrs. Douglass' experience would be a great fit for the objectives of the week and have taken travel accommodations and financial considerations into account. They are looking forward to hearing from her soon.

The text is a letter from Ruth G. Newman to Mrs. Helen G. Douglas, inviting her to join a symposium on the identity crisis in aging women. The symposium will be held at the Annual Psychiatric Conference in San Francisco in April 1974. Ruth mentions the importance of the topic politically, psychologically, and culturally and lists the other participants in the workshop. She urges Helen to join and discuss the political aspects of aging women. Ruth also provides information about the organization hosting the meeting and mentions her own candidacy for Vice President. Helen responds that she is unable to attend due to responsibilities.

William J. Butler invites Helen and Melvyn to attend the opening night of four plays at the Billy Rose Theatre, underwritten by the Billy Rose Foundation. He mentions that he has arranged for the President of the Foundation to join them and hopes they can attend the reception after the performance. The plays feature recent graduates of the drama department at Juilliard, and William believes it will be a fun event.

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is reaching out to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas to invite her to address their members on American foreign and defense policy. They believe her appearance would contribute to a reasoned national dialogue and offer their best wishes for her continued success.

The City Center of Music and Drama, Inc. is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and has invited Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas to serve on the Anniversary Committee. The celebration will include a Fanfare Performance and Gala Ball, with famous actors, singers, and dancers from City Center productions since 1943. The Committee is composed of individuals who support City Center's cultural and civic service to the community. Mrs. Douglas is encouraged to participate and a reply is eagerly awaited.

The Department of Political Science at Mount Holyoke College is inviting Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas to be the honored guest and speaker at the Women in Politics Symposium. The event will take place on April 26-27 and will include panels and seminars on various topics related to women in politics. The committee apologizes for the late invitation and can only cover expenses, not offer an honorarium. They are eager to hear back from Mrs. Douglas soon.

The Bradford Community Club in Vermont is inviting Mrs. Melvin Douglass to be a speaker at their fall meeting on October 7th. They would be honored to have her and her husband for dinner, followed by her words of wisdom on a subject of her choosing. The club is awaiting her reply and hopes she will be able to attend.

A social studies teacher at Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vermont, is teaching a course in political systems for the first time and wants to make it engaging for 9 students. They are seeking guest speakers, including Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, to talk about their campaign experiences. The teacher comes from a Democratic background and wants to expose students to different perspectives. They hope Mrs. Douglas will consider speaking to the class.

The letter is from Sue Lyman of the Radcliffe Institute inviting Mrs. Helen G. Douglas to visit the institute and speak to the Fellows and friends during the International Year of Women. Sue is excited about the potential visit and has enclosed information about the institute's activities. She looks forward to being in touch in the fall and is honored that Mrs. Douglas will consider including the Radcliffe Institute on her visit to Boston.

The Monadnock Summer Lyceum, the oldest Lyceum in New Hampshire, is inviting Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak at their 1975 program. They offer to cover travel expenses, accommodations, and a $100 honorarium. They suggest she speak on the impact of theatre on American attitudes or any other topic related to political development. Other speakers on the program include Robert Bowie, John Ciardi, and John Holmes. They express hope that she will join them and mention meeting her at a previous event.