TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10, National Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, January 15, 1982. Letter to a contributor. In part: “Last year was a year of change for all of us. With the general operating support we receive from you through The National Corporate Fund for Dance, Inc. we are addressing the challenge of the time. America remains the world leader in dance. We have the finest dance companies and dancers, as well as the most creative artists…As the artistic directors of the seven constituent dance companies of The National Corporate Fund for Dance, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your leadership support this year. With your interest and support in the year ahead we will continue to bring great live and television performances to millions of Americans.” Signed on the second page in ink and felt tip by Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Robert Joffrey, Gerald Arpino [co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet], Eliot Feld, Merce Cunningham, Lew Christensen and Michael Smuin of the San Francisco Ballet, and Paul Taylor. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
