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Eric P. Newman Correspondence Files: American Revolution Bicentennial CommissionApproximately 75 pages, primarily consisting of original letters to and from Eric P. Newman and various parties involved with the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (ARBC), 1972-1974. Newman was involved with the ARBC, serving on the Coins and Medals Advisory Panel tasked with designing suitable numismatic commemoratives, circulating or otherwise. Interesting content includes: a 1972 letter from Newman to James Conlon, of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, suggesting the possibility of there being produced a commemorative or special issue paper money design to go along with the Mint's plan to strike coins with special reverses and the date given as 1776-1976 (Newman was promoting the idea of a 50 cent fractional currency souvenir issue, though this apparently did not receive much support); correspondence with Elvira Eliza Clain-Stefanelli concerning the participation in the ARBC of she and her husband; a 1973 letter to Lynn Carroll, Deputy Executive Director of the Commission, regarding the status of plans to ask Norman Rockwell or Andrew Wyeth to design a suitable medal; and a July 11, 1974, letter from Newman to Secretary of the Treasury William E. Simon thanking him for his support of the revival of the $2 paper money denomination, to be issued with a Bicentennial theme. A certificate of appreciation given to Newman for serving on the Commission is also present. Condition is generally fine. This group of letters provides a most interesting look at the process by which the Bicentennial medals, coins, and paper money came to fruition. Estimate $500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15113 (realized $120).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11247 |
