1936 Women’s Relief Corps Campaign Letter & Original Envelope

1936 Ida Peacock Baker – National President Campaign Letter Date: July 29, 1936 Organization: Department of Kansas Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Offered is an original 1936 campaign/presentation letter promoting Ida Peacock Baker for National President of the Woman’s Relief Corps. The printed letter features a photographic portrait of Ida Peacock Baker and describes her 37 years of service to the organization. The document is signed by campaign representatives and was sent to Cora M. Byram, Past Department President of the Woman’s Relief Corps, in Los Angeles, California. Included is the original mailing envelope, postmarked: El Dorado, Kansas – August 12, 1936 The envelope retains its 1936 U.S. 1½¢ Washington postage stamp, cancellation, original typed address, and handwritten notation. Condition Vintage/antique condition consistent with age. The paper shows normal age toning, folds, creases and handling/storage wear. The envelope has additional wear along the edges. Please examine photographs carefully for condition. Historical Interest A great piece for collectors of: * Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) history * Woman’s Relief Corps memorabilia * Women’s organizational history * 1930s political/organizational campaigns * Civil War veterans’ organizations * Vintage correspondence and ephemera * Kansas and Los Angeles history * Original 1930s photographs and documents An original 1936 document with its matching mailing envelope—not a modern reproduction. $60 OBO