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January 20, 1955         Mr. Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West Paradise Valley Phoenix, Arizona Dear Mr. Wright:      Here at Purdue University we are giving a course in "Great Issues" for the seniors in the School of Science, Education and Humanities.  The course consists of certain assigned readings in the classics, talks by visiting lecturers at a general meeting on Tuesday mornings, and group discussions based on the readings and the lectures later in the week.      One of the fundamental questions which we want to consider next semester is what we have chosen to call "Man and His Imagination," i.e., the place of the creative arts in society.  In this connection we should be most happy if you could find it possible to speak to the class to discuss some of your views and philosophy in architecture.      The preferred date would be Tuesday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m.  If another Tuesday in May would be more convenient we should be glad to try to arrange our schedule accordingly.  We like to limit the talks to about thirty-five minutes in order to allow about fifteen minutes at the end for questions from the students.      While we are unable to offer an appropriate honorarium for our guests, we should of course reimburse you for your expenses.  This would amount to a payment in this case of $150.00. Very sincerely yours,                                               James A. Huston                         Associate Professor of History          JAH/ss

H. ALEXANDER SMITH, N. J., CHAIRMAN IRVING M. IVES, N. Y. WILLIAM A. PURTELL, CONN. BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ. JOHN SHERMAN COOPER, KY. ROBERT W. UPTON, N. H. EVA BOWRING, NEBR. JAMES E. MURRAY, MONT. LISTER HILL, ALA. MATTHEW M. NEELY, W. VA. PAUL H. DOUGLAS, ILL. HERBERT H. LEHMAN, N. Y. JOHN F. KENNEDY, MASS. ROY E. JAMES, STAFF DIRECTOR United States Senate COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE January 24, 1955 Mr. James A. Huston Associate Professor of History Purdue University Department of History, Government and Philosophy Lafayette, Indiana Dear Mr. Huston: I certainly appreciate your good invi- tation to address the seniors in the School of Science, Education and Humanities at Purdue on the subject of ethics in government. I would love to do so, but deeply regret that the pressure of work plus heavy commitments already scheduled for this year make it impossible for me to take it on this session. I am indeed grateful for the invitation, and really very sorry about not being able to do it. With all best wishes, Faithfully yours, (s) Paul H Douglas Paul H. Douglas PHD/jc

 

Mr. James A. Huston Associate Professor of History Purdue University Lafayette Indiana My dear Mr. Huston: Since a dozen or more student bodies have raised and paid the honorarium of $1,000.00 and expenses for a visit and talk - would I be square with them if I consented to come to Purdue for little or nothing? TALIESIN WEST Sincerely, (s) Frank Lloyd Wright . Frank Lloyd Wright February 2nd, 1955

February 4, 1955             Dr. Karl A. Menninger Menninger Clinic Topeka, Kansas Here at Purdue University we are giving a course in "Great Issues" for the seniors in the School of Science, Education and Humanities.  The course consists of certain assigned readings in the classics, talks by visiting lecturers at a general meeting on Tuesday mornings, and group discussions based on the readings and the lectures later in the week. The first fundamental question which we want to consider next semester is "The Nature of Man."  Now we are wondering whether you might find it possible to speak to the class on some phase of this question considered from the point of view of the psychiatrist. The preferred date would be Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:00 a.m.  We like to limit the talks to about thirty-five minutes in order to allow about fifteen minutes at the end for questions from the students.  Should your schedules be such that it would be more convenient for Dr. William C. Menninger to come, we would be happy for it to be so arranged. While we are unable to offer an appropriate honorarium for our guests, we should of course reimburse you for your expenses.  This would amount to a payment in this case of $150.00. Very sincerely yours,                    James A. Huston                         JAH/ss

THE MENNINGER FOUNDATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT, TOPEKA, KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . .     ..EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH February 7, 1955 Prof. James A. Huston Department of History, Government and Philosophy Purdue University Lafayette, Indiana Dear Professor Huston: This "Great Issues" course of yours fascinates me, and I would like very much to take part in your program, but unfortunately I am already committed to attend another meeting on February 22. Sincerely yours, (s) Karl Menniner Karl Menniger, M.D. KM:s

J. W. FULBRIGHT, ARK., CHAIRMAN A. WILLIS ROBERTSON, VA. HOMER E. CAPEHART, IND. JOHN SPARKMAN, ALA.JOHN W. BRICKER, OHIO J. ALLEN FREAR, DEL.IRVING M. IVES, N. Y. PAUL H. DOUGLAS, ILL.WALLACE F. BENNETT, UTAH HERBERT H. LEHMAN, N. Y. PRESCOTT BUSH, CONN. A. S. MIKE MONRONEY, OKLA. J. GLENN BEALL, MD. FREDERICK G. PAYNE. MAINE WAYNE MORSE, OREG. ROBERT A. WALLACE, STAFF DIRECTOR A. LEE PARSONS, CHIEF CLERK United States Senate COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY February 8, 1955 Mr. James A. Huston Department of History, Government and Philosophy Purdue University Lafayette, Indiana Dear Mr. Huston: I have received your nice letter of January 31 inviting me to address your class some time in April. I am highly honored by your invitation and I should enjoy very much coming to the Purdue campus. However, we have an extremely heavy schedule in the Senate this spring, and also I have previously made a number of speak- ing engagements. Therefore, I do not feel justified in accepting any additional invitations to speak, and regret that I cannot be with you this spring. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, (s) Jw Fulbright J. W. Fulbright JWF:ve

March 11, 1955   Mr. Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West Paradise Valley Phoenix, Arizona Dear Mr. Wright: In view of the cooperation which we have received from other distinguished persons who sympathize with what we are trying to do in the Great Issues Course we should not consider it unfair for you to participate without the promise of such financial remuneration as would be appropriate to a public lecture or convocation.  Will you come? Sincerely yours,               James A. Huston                Associate Professor of History JAH/ss

April 16, 1955         Mr. Tennessee Williams % Audrey Wood 551 Fifth Avenue New York, New York Dear Mr. Williams: Here at Purdue University we are giving a course in "Great Issues" for the seniors in the School of Science, Education and Humanities.  The course consists of certain assigned readings in the classics, talks by visiting authorities, and group discussions based on the readings and the lectures. One of the fundamental questions which we want to consider this semester is what we have chosen to call "Man and His Imagination" -- i.e., the place of the creative arts in society, and in a "full life" for the individual. In this connection we hope that you may find it possible to speak to the class on some of your views relating to the element that make a good play, and something of your objectives, standards and ways of working. The preferred date is Tuesday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m., though if another Tuesday in May would be more suitable, we should be glad to try to arrange our schedule accordingly.  We like to limit the talks to about thirty–five minutes in order to allow fifteen minutes at the end for questions from the students. We should be able to make a payment of $150.00 to cover your expenses. Sincerely Yours,               James Huston                   Associate Professor Of History JAH/ss

MCA MANAGEMENT, LTD. Address Reply to 598 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK PHONE PLAZA 9-7500 April 18, 1955 Dear Professor Huston: Your letter of April 16th to Mr. Tennessee Williams, has been referred to me, his representative for reply. Mr. Williams is out of town for an in- definite period of time and consequently will be unable to accept your offer. Thank you very much for your interest. Sincerely, (s)-Audrey Wood- AUDR:EY WOOD AW:jp Professor James A. Huston Purdue University Dept. of History Lafayette, Indiana

July 22, 1955                The Honorable Harry S. Truman Federal Reserve Bank Building Kansas City 6, Missouri Dear Mr. President: Your taking the trouble to come down to greet us at the Anderson, Indiana, station while en route to Cleveland recently was just the kind of thing which everyone has learned is so characteristic of your friend1y disposition and I want you to know that all of us appreciated it. Now I am wondering whether your schedule this year will permit you to come to Purdue University to talk to our "Great Issues" class this fall.  The preferred date would be Thrusday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m., though if a week or two later would be more convenient, we should of course be glad to try to arrange our schedule accordingly.  This is the class which we had hoped you would be able to visit last fall, but then that proved to be impossible. The "Great Issues" course includes all the 285 or so seniors in our School of Science, Education and Humanities.  Our aim here is to present varying points of view to develop their critical thinking on fundamental issues of modern life.  Our first "Great Issue" will be "Tyranny and Freedom."  It would be an enduring experience for the students if you could find it possible to talk to them about twenty-five minutes, very informally, to give some of your views on the great questions of preserving essential freedoms against attack from at home and abroad, and then to entertain their questions for about twenty-five minutes. I recall conversations with you both at Washington, and last fall at Kansas City, during the 35th Division Reunion, in which I gained the impression that you might welcome an occasional classroom experience.  Here there would be no effort at any public mass meeting.  We should try to preserve the classroom situation -- but it would be an experience which I know would be multiplied all across the country through the discussion of pressing current questions which thus would be stimulated. As you know, since this would not be a public meeting, we have to operate on a budget which permits us only to repay our guests for their expenses, which would be in the sum of $150.  But we should do everything we can to facilitate your arrival and departure with least inconvenience to you possible -- whether you might choose to arrive at Indianapolis by air, or

Page 2 The Honorable Harry S. Truman July 22, 1955 to travel to Lafayette via the Wabash Railroad from St. Louis. Our thanks to you for the interest and consideration which you already have shown. Respectfully yours,                              James A. Huston                                  Associate Professor of History                   JAH/ss

July 22, 1955           The Honorable John W. Bricker United States Senate Washingfon 25, D. C. Dear Senator Bricker: Here at Purdue University we are organizing our course in "Great Issues" -- a course for the 285 Seniors of our School of Science, Education and Human- ities -- for the coming year.  The course consists of assigned background readings, talks by outstanding leaders and authorities to present various points of view in particular fields, and discussion groups based on the talks and the readings. One of the significant "Great Issues" which we intend to take up is "War and Peace" in which we plan to take up questions of diplomacy and foreign policy.  Here we want to consider some of the current questions relating to popular control of foreign policy, the role of Congress in contemporary foreign affairs, and what reasonable limitations ought to be imposed on executive commitments in international conferences. The preferred date would be Thursday, October 27, at 11:00 a.m.  The talk should be limited to about thirty–five minutes, in order to allow another fifteen minutes for questions from the students. While we are unable to offer an appropriate honorarium for our guests, we do of course expect to reimburse them adequately for their expenses. In this case the amount would be $100. Respectfully yours,                           James A. Huston                               Associate Professor of History                JAH/ss

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