Across the Spectrum:The Interdisciplinary Life and Letters of John G. Neihardt (‘Flaming Rainbow’)

Dr. Leo E. Oliva Department of History Fort Hays Kansas State College Hays, Kansas 61601

Many thanks for your kind letter of May 21, 1973, and for the autographed copy of your book, Soldiers on the Santa Fe Trail. I am looking forward to having the book read to me as my eyes are not as good as they should be. I am sure I will find the book fascinating.

Just at present, as for some months past, I am occupied with recording my work for the United Artists. They are planning a series of twelve albums, the first of which will be out in August.

Please know that I am deeply grateful to you for your thought of me. How I do wish I could plunge in head first and read the whole book at a sitting. I am especially interested in the Santa Fe Trail, and I am sure you are going to give me a great deal of pleasure.