Influential Senegalese poet, socialist politician, and cultural theorist (1906-2001) who served as the first president of Senegal from 1960 to 1980. Two items: a matte-finish 6.25 x 9 photo of Senghor in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ink; and a TLS in French, signed "Senghor," one page, 8.25 x 11.75, June 11, 1991, sending the photo. In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges to the photo.