TYPED LETTER SIGNED by the American Musical Theater Producer Director and Composer OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II to the Socialist and perennial candidate for US President Norman Thomas.
1960100218<p>February 26 1960. 1960. Very good. - Over 85 words typed on his personal 10-1/2 inch high by 7-5/8 inch wide stationery with his name embossed at top left. The well-known musical theater composer & director writes to the political activist and perennial socialist candidate for president Norman Thomas expressing his pleasure that Thomas attended the United World Federalists' luncheon for Lord Attlee. "I hope that you will continue to take an active interest in our work to establish a world at peace under the just effective and enforceable world law through a strengthened United Nations". Signed "Oscar Hammerstein". Folded for mailing with minor creases to the corners else near fine.</p><p>Best known for his collaborative works with Richard Rodgers the American musical theater producer lyricist and director Oscar Hammerstein II 1895-1960 won 8 Tony Awards and 2 Academy Awards. Described by Stephen Sondheim as an "experimental playwright" Hammerstein collaborated with Rodgers on "Oklahoma!" "Carousel" South Pacific" "The King and I" and other works that focused on stories and character instead of lighthearted entertainment. Hammerstein was a prominent member of the United World Federalists advocating for a democratic world government.</p><p>A Presbyterian minister the recipient Norman Thomas 1884-1968 was a political activist and pacifist. He ran as the Socialist Party candidate for President in 6 elections from 1928 to 1948.</p> February 26, 1960.
