{"product_id":"1948-hotel-statler-detroit-letter-marshall-plan-senator-magnuson-ephemera-wwii","title":"1948 Hotel Statler Detroit Letter Marshall Plan Senator Magnuson Ephemera WWII","description":"Step back to 1948 with this fascinating vintage letter penned on Hotel Statler Detroit letterhead. Dated October 10, 1948, this piece of historical ephemera offers a unique glimpse into post-WWII American commerce and politics. The letter, addressed to \"Nora\" and signed by \"Bill,\" discusses efforts to obtain lumber, prominently mentioning \"Senator Magnuson\" and the \"Marshall Plan.\" It references \"Ev Arnold, the attorney from Santa Barbara,\" and the concept of \"PAR,\" indicating a conversation around foreign markets and commodities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artifact is a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of 1940s history, political ephemera, or those interested in the economic recovery period following World War II. The mention of the Marshall Plan, a pivotal US initiative for European reconstruction, and Senator Warren G. Magnuson, a significant political figure, imbues this letter with considerable historical weight. The detailed content provides insight into the challenges and opportunities of the era, making it a valuable addition to any collection focusing on mid-20th-century Americana or international relations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon\/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration\/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures\/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was sent to his sister Nora whom also helped campaign for him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have a couple of other letter correspondence with this one available in separate listing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 11 by 8.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58921624862880,"sku":"B-45 #22","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/06cc2c7a-0c88-41a7-9ec3-3563f8dd07a3.jpg?v=1789580887","url":"https:\/\/farmhouseephemera.com\/products\/1948-hotel-statler-detroit-letter-marshall-plan-senator-magnuson-ephemera-wwii","provider":"Farmhouse Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}