THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

September 8, 1961

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

Miss Kay Halle turned over to me a few days ago two albums
filled with letters from the artists and writers who were in-
vited to the Inauguration ceremonies. Mrs. Kennedy and I
have had extraordinary pleasure in going through these vol-
umes. We are grateful for the letters, and we shall treasure
them for the rest of our lives.

Iam hopeful that this collaboration between government and
the arts will continue and prosper. Mrs. Kennedy and I would
be particularly interested in any suggestions you may have in
the future about the possible contributions the national govern-
ment might make to the arts in America.

My wife joins me in extending best thanks and regards,

Sincerely, a
/ L.
/ )

Dr. Joshua Lederberg
School of Medicine

Stanford University
Palo Alto, California