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
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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
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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
ground. Good health and best wishes to you and Mrs. Keyes. And again, thank you for the delicious treat. Sincerely, John