Influential American college president (1910-1998) who became Radcliffe College's fifth president in 1960 and was responsible for fully integrating women into Harvard University. Three items signed by Bunting: a glossy 8 x 10 portrait, signed in fountain pen, "Mary I. Bunting"; a TLS signed "Mary I. Bunting," one page, Radcliffe College letterhead, May 2, 1961, in part: "Thank you very much for your greetings and encouragement"; and a TLS signed "Mary I. Bunting," one page, US Atomic Energy Commission letterhead, July 15, 1964, in part: "My apologies for having been so slow in acknowledging your friendly letter which did reach me at Radcliffe during a very busy period." In very good to fine condition, with staple holes to both letters, toning to the earlier one, and scattered light creasing and surface impressions to the signed photo. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes for both letters.
