Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, March 15, 1953. In a response to a professional request, Bourke-White writes, in full: “I shall be glad to speak with Bill Leonard on ‘This is New York.’ I have been travelling on Lecture Tour in Korea, but finish on March 19th and could work it in after that. You can contact me thru [sic] the picture editor’s office at Life (on the days which I am in NY—but these are irregular) or try writing to my house here in Darrien.” In very good condition, with light scattered creasing, soiling to the top left corner, a pencil notation in another hand at the top right corner, and show-through from mounting remnants on the reverse. RRAuction COA.
