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021_Letter from John McGregor to Keyes

Title

021_Letter from John McGregor to Keyes

Description

John McGregor from New York sent Charles Keyes a letter thanking him for sending the delicious corn as a treat.

Creator

McGregor, John

Date

9/24/1943

Rights

Education use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use of distribution of this digital item is not permitted without written permission of Cornell College Archives

Language

English

Type

Document

Digital Reproduction Information

Items scanned using Xerox Work Centre 5735 at 600 ppi.

Repository

Cornell College Archives, Mt. Vernon, Iowa

Repository Collection

Charles Reuben Keyes

Contact information.

College Archivist, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Phone: 319-895-4240, archives@cornellcollege.edu

File Name

103_page1JohnMacGregorlettertoKeyes.jpg

Digital item created

2012-04

Digital item modified

9/12/2012

Transcription

John Kelley McGregor 50 Haven Avenue New York, New York September 24, 1943 Dear Mr. Keyes, Here it is three weeks since my return, but the memory of the golden bantam lingers on. I recently purchased some sweet corn at the cafeteria and the contrast was shocking. Iowa corn, be it three to ten days old could not have the toughness or lack of flavor that its New York cousin posesses. I suggest that you patent that wrapping method. It worked beautifully and we all relished the treat. Perhaps my Dad told you of the near failure of the experiment. Terry's sister forgot to pay a bill and the gas was shut off. Only a speedy trip to some friends on Long Island saved the day I get a strong longing to be back there at Cornell to see the new year begin and the autumn come. There is some powerful medicine in that spot that makes those who really get a taste of it want to return. My work here is certainly interesting enough, but the pile of stone that makes New York somehow lacks a human warmth. I trust it won't be too long before we have another dish of ice cream on a platter of corn cooked on the home
ground. Good health and best wishes to you and Mrs. Keyes. And again, thank you for the delicious treat. Sincerely, John