Letter- Handwritten black ink, Schmidt to Mrs. Carter; “… I have read of the 2500 decorations made by ….”; dtd 12/13/1977; 1 pg.

Mentally Retarded-National Association for Retarded Citizens (NARC) Christmas Tree Decorations, 1977 Folder Citation: Collection: First Lady's Office - Projects Office; Series: Cade Subject Files; Folder: Mentally Retarded-National Association for Retarded Citizens (NARC) Christmas Tree Decorations, 12/77; Container: 27 DP First Lady, Kathy December 10, 1977 Mrs. Roselyn Carter 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington D.C. Mrs. Roselyn Carter I'm writing in regards to the Christmas tree decarations that were sent to you by the retarded persons. My concern is the disposition of these decorations after the Christmas season. If these decarations are not going to be kept by you or your staff I would like to suggest that you have an auc- tion and auction them off as collectors items ; give the proceeds to the re- tarded foundation. The tree and decorations looked beauti- ful on TV and it seems ashame that they would be destroyed. Sincerely, R.A. Herman 230 N. Adams Rd. Jonesville, Mich. 49250 of so 13 Dec 1977 The White House Ottn: Mrs. Carter DEC 83 1977 Washington, D.C. th GP Dear Mrs. Carter: mode by reforded which are on the While I have read of the 2500 decorations House tree this year. I realize that their value is transitory, and they will no doubt be disearded after the holidays. as an item from the white House, they should have added value. Why not allow a charity to fell them, either at auction or at a pet price? l realize that the charity must be chosen carefully, and a decision would be necessary on whether they would be pold at one or several locations. Sincerely W.M. SCHMIDT 8004 GOLF WAY CIRCLE HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802