Letter from John G. Neihardt to Lucile Aly, May 7, 1963

5-7-'63 Dear Lucile:

You [are?] know the thesis I worked out in various ways;, illustrating it by reviews of many books in many fields of thought. The argument was set forth in "The Cultural Mood ["?] of the Moment" as given for commencement at the West Virginia Institute of Technology, when I was with the Indian Bureau. I've felt moved to tell you that I still regard that thesis and my supporting argument as true and very important. More and more I have noted how it applies to the dominant tendencies of our day in all fields - the anarchic spirit in general. I want to emphasize my present belief in that thesis. It certainly holdsholds up - and explains so much, altho' a generation has passed since I elaborated it. No one else has seen it even now; or, at [least?] least, no one has presented it.

I wanted this in a note by itsefitself, and not mixed up with a letter. (I don't like you at all, and I'm so sorry I'm coming to see you!!!)

World without end, John N.