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Lot #793
Pete Seeger

“I never expected to be quite so involved in trying to defend & restore a river, but it’s fun”

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“I never expected to be quite so involved in trying to defend & restore a river, but it’s fun”

Great archive of correspondence from Seeger to a friend, comprised of four one-page ALSs, six brief ALSs on postcards, and three TLSs, dated from 1975 to 2000, all signed “Pete,” with him adding a small banjo sketch to four; Seeger also affixed leaves to two of the letters. One letter, in part: “Several members of my family are interested in the violins, and if it is not too late, I’d like to send you the money to mail them here.” Another, in part: “I never expected to be quite so involved in trying to defend & restore a river, but it’s fun. Involves sailing & swimming and food and music, as well as science (see enclosed).” Also includes an ALS by his wife, filmmaker Toshi Seeger, and four unsigned photos: one of Pete Seeger, two of Constance Seeger, and one of Constance and W.R. Young. In overall fine condition, with blocks of toning to the earliest letter.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #448 - Ended March 11, 2015