"We think with gratitude of... the friendliness which was shown to us all over Italy" - Typed Letter Signed

TLS from the Austrian-American architect to Professor Irma Antonetto (here addressed as "Miss") of the Associazione Culturale Italiana regarding a recent talk given at the Associazione.  Dated December 12, 1961; 1 pp., type-written on his A4 stationary.  "Dear Miss Antonetto, I hope that we have lived up tio your expectations and that your program of cultureal exchange has been enriched by our effort.  We think with gratitude of your and your sister's friendliness, and in fact the friendliness which was shown to us all over Italy by the public, in all receptions, and by the Press.  Speaking of the Press, we would greatly appreciate two copies of each Press report in the four cities where we made our appearances, including the "heading" of the particular newspaper. These, and photographs of the audiences in the beautiful theaters, might really help to inaugurate through the American Press an interest in your efforts and facilitate future invitations to American lecturers.  Perhaps suitable photographs could be send to us in several copies so as to reach the best publicity for you.  All warm wishes from us both, Cordially.  [Signature] Richard J. Neutra.  RJN/ah"  Mailing folds, else fine.

Richard Neutra spent most of his career living and building in Southern California. He is among the most prominent and important Modernist architects.

Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana. (18573)

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