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BLACK ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS, INC.

December 13, 1971


Mr. Hale Woodruff
22 E. 8th Street
New York, N. Y. 10003

Dear Hale:

I am delighted to learn that you have agreed to serve on the Awards Committee for the selection of recipients for the selection of recipients for the 1972 Awards.

I am sure you will find your participation of this Committee an important and gratifying use of your time in behalf of the B.A.A.L., and we are grateful that we will have your wisdom and balance in this year's deliberations.

Sincerely,

Eric [[?]]
C. Eric Lincoln
President

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