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The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History Incorporated Mary McLeod Bethune, President Louis R. Mehlinger, Sec'y-Treas. New York Branch The Journal of Negro History and The Negro History Bulletin Carter G. Woodson Director and Editor Officers: H. A. Tynes, Chairman 103 West 141st St., New York City Florence E. Ba Cote, Secretary 320 Manhattan Ave., New York City James Egert Allen, Treasurer 224 West 135th St., New York City Chairmen of Committees: L.D. Reddick, Program 9 West 124th St., New York City Eardlie Johns, Publicity 2588 Seventh Ave., New York City Vera Marshall, Entertainment 1105 Tinton Ave., Bronx, N.Y. January 25, 1947 Mrs. Miriam A. Hayden 127 West 56 Street New York 19, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Hayden: Thanks for your invitation to visit the exhibition of paintings based on the ballad of John Henry. I shall avail myself of the opportunity of visiting the exhibition and encourage others to do likewise. The announcement will be made at a meeting of the Negro History group on the 26th and also at the Annual Breakfast on February 9th. With all good wishes to Mr. Hayden for success in his chosen field and with thanks for your invitation, I am Yours very sincerely, James Egert Allen James Egert Allen, Treasurer New York Branch A.S.N.L.H.