5835 Vine Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68505
January 17, 1973
Mr. Mark A. Young
Public Information
South Dakota Bicentennial Comission
State Captitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Lincoln, Nebraska 68505
January 17, 1973
Dear Mr. Young:
I have your letter of January 19, 1973, asking permission to quote from BLACK ELK SPEAKS in your bicentennial pageant.
So far as I am concerned, I would be willing for you to quote from any of my work, giving proper credit. But first I think you should communicate with my daughter, Hilda N. Petri, who is my lawyer and agent. Her address is P. O. Box 1096, Columbia, Missouri 65201. I am sure she will be sympathetic but I want to be sure about the legal aspects.
With all kind thoughts,
John G. Neihardt
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