Three Faces of Midwestern Isolationism: Gerald P. Nye, Robert E. Wood, John L. Lewis by Schacht, John N. (ed) - 1981

Iowa City: The Center for the Study of the Recent History of the United States, 1981. Paperback. 8vo. Stiff glossy wrappers. viii, 72pp. Near fine. Handsome, tight first edition of this slim collection of essays about North Dakota senator George P. Nye (1892-1971), Sears, Roebuck executive Robert E. Wood (1879-1969) and United Mine Workers labor leader John L. Lewis (1880-1969). This unique copy bears a choice autograph addition, for tipped to the inside front wrapper is a Typed Note Signed from Nye, 1p, 8" X 11", Washington, DC, 11 April 1936. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar). Near fine. Two original folds. On "United States Senate" letterhead, Nye tells this admirer that "Our reports are to be ready within the next week and I shall see that a copy of it, autographed as requested, reaches you when it is available." Signed large and bold in full. Laid in is a printed "Compliments Friends The University of Iowa Libraries" slip.