MS01.01.01.B03.F02.0007

[EMBOSSED LETTERHEAD]

Yaddo
BOX 395
SARATOGA SPRINGS
NEW YORK
12866

[TYPEWRITTEN]

January 12, 1981

David C. Driskell
[ADDRESS REDACTED]

Dear David:

Your generous response to Yaddo’s annual
appeal for funds comes at a crucial time.
More than half of Yaddo’s income must derive
from sources outside its present very limited
endowment. This gift helps us meet the matching
requirements of a Challenge Grant from the
National Endowment for the Arts.

With inflation and ever-increasing costs
for fuel, food and all basics involved in
running Yaddo, support from all who wish the
place to survive, is absolutely vital.

Your concern and tangible aid is very much
appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

[SIGNED: "Curt"]

Curtis Harnack
Executive Director
CH : sld
Enc.

[HANDWRITTEN]

Best for the New Year!