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Hugh H. Bennett-Handwritten Letter (Pioneer of Soil Conservationist)

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Hugh H. Bennett-Handwritten Letter (Pioneer of Soil Conservationist)

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8.25x 10.5 Handwritten letter written and signed at the conclusion in blue fountain pen ink by Hugh H. Bennett. The letter is dated in 1952 and responds to a fan letter. In very good condition. (1881-1960) Hugh Hammond Bennett was a pioneer in the field of soil conservation in the United States of America. He was the head of the Soil Conservation Service, a federal agency now referred to as the Natural Resources Conservation Service.This lot came from the Jim Wiggins collection we purchased in July 2022. Jim Wiggins accumulated the most unique and valuable autograph collection over a period of 70-plus years. He obtained his collection either in person or by writing to persons of fame and notoriety. Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.

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Hugh H. Bennett-Handwritten Letter (Pioneer of Soil Conservationist)

Name: Hugh H. Bennett-Handwritten Letter (Pioneer of Soil Conservationist)
SKU: 163993859
Price: 25 USD
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