Leading pioneer of the US automobile industry (1861–1947) who co-founded General Motors and Chevrolet, creating the system of multi-brand holding companies with different lines of cars. Rare TLS signed “W. C. Durant,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 14, 1940. Letter to R. Randolph Hicks of New York. In part: “I am submitting the following questions to forty prominent people (your name among the number), the list consisting of five statesmen, five college presidents, five Army and Navy officers, five scientists, five philosophers, five churchmen, five industrialists and five non-professional men and women who have demonstrated their ability to think, with the understanding that their replies will be confidential…Q. If England wins the present war and you occupied Winston Churchill’s position or were in control of the situation, what would you do? Q. If Hitler succeeds in winning the present war and you were in his position, how would you handle the situation? Q. If you have given any thought to World Peace and are desirous of obtaining World Peace, how would you go about it? I would appreciate your reply to all or any of the above. This letter is written to you with the greatest respect for your judgment as I believe that you may add something of value to this collection, which is a cross section of opinions on questions that are likely to confront the people of the world.” In fine condition, with two filing holes and a paperclip impression to the top. Accompanied by Hicks’s retained carbon copy of his two-page response to Durant’s questions and an unsigned modern photo of Durant with one of his vehicles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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