Typed form letter with stamped facsimile signature of William May Garland, president of the Tenth Olympiad Committee, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Games of the Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932 letterhead, no date but circa July 1932. In part: "Welcome to Olympic Village. The Olympic Village has been built specially for you. It will be your home for the next several weeks. Here for perhaps the first time in history, the chosen youth of all nations dwell in one community and share a common life. This plan is in accord with the Olympic ideal 'to increase friendly understanding by bringing the youth of the nations together…Let us all demonstrate to the world that the Olympic self-discipline can produce a record of peace and happiness among the two thousand inhabitants of the village." The gold foil seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with a few light stains and tack holes to corners.
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