President of C. Olivetti & Co., typewriter manufacturers who died suddenly aboard a train bound for Lausanne, Switzerland in 1960. TLS, one-page, 8.5 x 11, ING. C. Olivetti & C., S. A.-Ivrea letterhead, March 25, 1939. Letter of professional recommendation to a colleague at Burroughs Adding Machine. In part: “I beg to introduce herewith Mrs. Dr. Trude Borchardt, who is emigrating for the United States, not having the possibility to extend furthermore her sojourn in Italy. During more than two years, Mrs. Borchardt has been employed in our Export Department as foreign correspondent with out high satisfaction.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and a few light wrinkles. RRAuction COA.
