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Correspondence, 1951-1957; undated

 Sub-Series

This subseries contains correspondence related to "Aunt Fran and Her Playmates," and is divided into two groups: fan mail and business correspondence.

The fan mail consists of letters and notes (66 total) from both children and adults complimenting "Aunt Fran" on her program. Many of the letters are from parents asking that their child be allowed to come onto the show as one of Fran's "playmates."

The business correspondence consists of a small group (7 items total) of show-related, non-fan mail including letters from the Junior League of Columbus, Wonder Books, Inc., "Jack and Jill" magazine, and communiquÉs related to a proposed book, "Aunt Fran's Big A.B.C. Book."

Dates

  • 1951-1957; undated

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

Extent

3 Folders

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212