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Mr. J. D. Hatch Jr
Director. Albany Institute of Hand Art
Albany New York

May 14, 1942

Dear Mr Hatch,

Thanks so much for the offer; I have been absent for a few days and haven't been able to write sooner.

The medallions, I believe would have to be accompanied with a  text- printed-mimeographed-or placed near the pieces, since they are somewhat involved and that misconceptions should not arise the viewer could be given a steer key.

The original catalog is not usable (tho the engravings are) The original catalog was anti fascist but the element of time has entered in, which permits only 11 to be used with the Axis - Devestation titleing. The other tho true and not deviating from my original thesis - hold a more classic statement than contemporary. Such as "Munition Makers", while the profits, conniving & patents etc, is still true, I don't think it wise to say so as it might confuse people in their war effort.

I have given you a short summary of the subject [[obscured]] and where possible