Margaret Bourke-White note to Mort Weisinger, 1946 December 14

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Summary

Creator:
Bourke-White, Margaret, 1904-1971, correspondent
Weisinger, Mort, 1915-, correspondent
Baskin, Lisa Unger, former owner
Abstract:
Photographer Margaret Bourke-White writes to comic book editor Mort Weisinger commenting that she likes a story and that "it ought to be swell with the cartoons." The note likely refers to a comic book about Bourke-White published in 1947.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Research Center:
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Collection ID:
RL.11409

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises a single autograph manuscript note (dated 1946 December 14) on letterhead stationery from the Ambassador Hotel, Chicago. Photographer Margaret Bourke-White writes to the comic book editor Mort Weisinger, "It's a good story and I like it very much. Ought to be swell with the cartoons." Bourke-White likely refers to a comic book about her life published in 1947.

Biographical / historical:

Margaret Bourke-White was a pioneering American documentary photographer and photojournalist. During World War II, she became the first female war correspondent; she is also known for her work in India and Pakistan, including her final interview and photograph session with Mahatma Ghandi immediately before his assassination.

Mort Weisinger was a longtime editor at DC comics best known for his work on Superman during the Silver Age of Comics. In 1946, Weisinger had recently returned from wartime service and resumed his editorial duties.

Acquisition information:
The Margaret Bourke-White note to Mort Weisinger was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Megan E. Lewis, March, 2017

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS573

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