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Davis Hamerstrom to Clarence Darrow, October 2, 1936


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Davis Hamerstrom to Clarence Darrow, October 2, 1936, page one

Dear Uncle Clarence


I'm writing to thank you for the gift that makes it possible for me to go back to school this year. I had planned to stay out in hope of finding so architectural work but I know that Mother and Dad are as glad as I am that I'm able to continue school. I'm tickled to pieces about it, and will certainly try my darndest to make the sacrifice seem worth-while to you and Aunt Ruby and Mother + Dad.

This is the most instructive and interesting year of the course and will enable me to really dig into the heart of the subject. I will get some very practical courses in modern methods of construction and have an opportunity (for which I have waited four years) to do some research on my own work [book?]. After my vacation out your way this summer I feel pretty pepped


Davis Hamerstrom to Clarence Darrow, October 2, 1936, page two

up and ready to start work.

Thanks again for the opportunity.

Hope I can get out and see you again

Love

Davis Hamerstrom