Name/Title
Letter: Howard Brockway to Gertrude SeiberlingEntry/Object ID
A 2025.12.b1.f8.1abDescription
[a] The writer starts by explaining that since leaving Akron he has been very busy. He has been waiting for the perfect time to write a letter to Gertrude to thank her for the letter she sent him. He has just gotten back from a trip as far west as Kanas City. He appreciated her words and is happy that his presents in Akron will help her cause. He wishes well to the whole Seiberling family. He says he'll send the songs when he has time. He also mentions two of Gertrude's friends, but their names are illegible.
[b] There are faint notes written in pencil on the envelope, including what is possible a shopping list.Subject Person/Organization
Brockway, Howard, Seiberling, Gertrude Penfield, Bruot, KatherineCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Katrina NeffAcquisition
Accession
A 2025.12Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
FoundLetter Details
Letter Date
Feb 13, 1911Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
February 13, 1911 at 9PMPostmark Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaStamp
Red, depicts George Washington, and cost 2 centsSender
Name
Howard BrockwayAddress
317 West 92nd St.
New York CityAddressee
Name
Mrs. Frank SeiberlingAddress
158 E. Market St.
Akron, OhioPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
317 West 92nd st.
New York City
Dear Mrs. Seiberling:
Ever since I left Akron, I have been on a perfect tear and writing this letter has seemed an utter impossibility. When your lovely letter came, I felt so deeply pleased by it that I felt like sitting down immediately and responding! But alas! No moment seemed the right quiet one! I am just back from a trip which took me as far as Kansas City, and before I leave town on Thursday I have the quiet moment, at last!
I can not [sic] tell you how gratified and deeply moved I was by your words. I am so happy that my trip to Akron gave you pleasure, and helped your cause! I told you and Mr. Seiberling my feelings quite frankly and I am so glad to find them so reciprocated. I like to think that I mean a little something to 158 E. Market st. and it’s precious inmates! The best of good fortune to them all!!
I shall send you the songs! Only lack of time has prevented me heretofor [sic]. I got out some one day, preparations to mailing them.
Please give my hearty greetings to Mrs. Runkell and Miss Bruot, and something [illegible] warmer to all at 158.
Ever faithfully yours
Howard Brockway
Feb. 13. 1911Transcriber
Barb Vargo, Roberta SearleLanguage
EnglishResearch Notes
Research Type
Content ResearchPerson
Katrina NeffDate
Feb 27, 2026Notes
Howard Brockway is an American composer.Create Date
February 27, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
