Dear Lucile:

I can't see much of what I am writing, but I want to get in touch with you a again somehow.

I have just returned from Columbia, where I spent 6 six weeks reciting my stuff for the United Artists for record. The first album should be on the market by June 1st, I understand. We recorded a mess of stuff, and it nearly did me up, I am still slacking much of the time.

I do want to hear from you. There must be some news; What of the Biography and the U. of Mo. Press? The book should have a real publisher;

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Big things are brewing!!
It's a fine thing.

We have a new contract a for Black Elk movie, which may work out by July 31st. There are several bidders for rights — one recent one is for [movie a commercial?] play. The [popper?] came to see me at Columbia. I'm trying to get started again on [an?] second volume. Reviews have all been happy. It's not an autobiography so much as another Neihardt book, Hilda [says?].

Do write me and tell about yourself and Bower.

Does Bower know General Crook's short speech on Indian treaties?

Endless love.

Gaki.
The Bancroft Memorial is listed as a "National Historic Site"!!!
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Dr. Lucile Aly, 1138 22nd Ave E Eugene Oregon 97403
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