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J. S. Cullinan feels that his recommendations made at the last Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission meeting were largely ignored. He also believes that the fifth clause of the contract for the Pageant of the Americas, outlining the purposes of the creation of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission, has also been ignored.
1934-10-24
Responding to Kenneth M. Ellis’s suggestion for the creation of a national committee for the Pageant of the Americas, J. S. Cullinan provides detailed feedback with suggestions on potential members, stationery, headquarters, and pageant literature.
1934-08-26
Kenneth M. Ellis reviews plans for a “strong national committee” for the Pageant of the Americas. He requests J. S. Cullinan’s suggestions in response.
1934-08-23
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Black Hills has elected a new secretary and is seeking to help the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Committee with the design and publicity of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The society has also entered into a contract with the Pageant of America to produce a pageant that will be held at Mount Rushmore.
1934-06-25
J. S. Cullinan does not want to obstruct the pageant and hopes a meeting can be arranged to clear up the misunderstandings.
1934-11-05
Fred W. Sargent urges Kenneth M. Ellis to take up the criticisms contained in J. S. Cullinan’s letter. Cullinan should be assured of Ellis’s intention to comply with the terms of the contract. To move forward, it is imperative that the pageant have the full approval from Cullinan and the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Blank Hills.
1934-10-30