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Correspondence from Jesse Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham, in which Dunson discusses the fines incurred by Bryant Bowles, president of the NAAWP, for violating Delaware state school laws. He closes with musings on the topics of freedom and desegregation.
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A letter penned by Jesse Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham. Dunson opens with mention of a heat wave that has hit Philadelphia. He goes on to briefly discuss the resignation of Bryant Bowles from the NAAWP, in addition to a newspaper article on Jackie Robinson that he enclosed for Gorham.
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A letter from Jesse Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham, in which Dunson opens with a note on a previously mentioned "Andy," whom he knew in his theater management days. He continues with a brief mention of several others he knew in his line of work who are now well-established figures. Dunson ends his letter with musings on Gorham's achievements.
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A letter penned by Jesse Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham and an accompanying newspaper clipping on Seretse Khama and his family dated April 14, 1952. Dunson begins his letter with a note on one "Andy," who Gorham presumably mentioned in her prior letter. Dunson notes that he met Andy when he was playing for Irvin C. Miller's "Brown-Skin Models" show, which Andy was the musical director of. Dunson also mentions a "Razaf" in his letter which possibly points to poet and composer, Andy Razaf. Dunson continues with thoughts on his life and career in response to "uplifting things" Gorham had to say about him in her last letter.
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A typed letter from Jesse Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham, in which Dunson follows up on the last letter he received from Gorham. Dunson briefly mentions Mr. Gorham's "futile search" for a position in the correctional field, a recent trip to the zoo by the Gorham family, and a publishing venture that Gorham may have alluded to in a prior letter. Dunson uses the rest of the letter to discuss the possibilities for this venture and offer any help Gorham may need in accomplishing it. He also praises Gorham for her abilities.
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In this correspondence from Jess Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham, Dunson follows up on the topic discussed in his prior letter of publicizing Gorham's efforts at The Apache Sentinel. Dunson lists what he would include in this piece and encourages Gorham's help in writing the article. He closes his letter by briefly mentioning his frustration on the matter of those with no knowledge of the African-American experience running publications and businesses geared towards the African-American community.
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A letter from Jess Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham, which he notes supplements one written earlier in the day. In the letter, Dunson discuss the recent special edition of The Apache Sentinel, entitled Huachuca Cavalcade. Said earlier letter alluded to a possible slight from one of Gorham's superior officers, this letter suggesting Gorham may have lost her job at The Sentinel. Dunson uses his letter to commiserate with Gorham and notes her exemplary efforts at The Sentinel.
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In this correspondence from Jess Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham, Dunson sends encouraging words to Gorham as he alludes to a possible slight from one of Gorham's superior officers. He goes on to praise her work in the war efforts and at The Apache Sentinel and encourages Gorham to rest and relax, as she has just returned home from the hospital.
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Correspondence from Jess Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham in which Dunson makes mention of Mrs. Crystal Bird Fauset, who, despite her being "baptised a democrat," now supports Thomas E. Dewey. He goes on to discuss his day, which consisted of a nap, a warm bath, listening to FDR's Fireside Chat, and a hearty dinner. Dunson closes with a note on the current edition of 'The Afro' referencing a "white slave" movement, noting he wishes the weeklies would mention good things like Gorham's "wonderful set-up" (possibly alluding to The Apache Sentinel).
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A letter from Jess Dunson to Thelma T. Gorham who, at the time the letter was penned, was recovering from two major operations in the Fort Huachuca Hospital. Dunson begins his letter with a note on his confidence in the competency of the medical professionals at the G.I. hospital. He then goes on to discuss the latest issue of The Apache Sentinel, which contains excerpts from a letter he penned to Sentinel Editorial Assistant Ernestine Hughes.