NORMAN ROCKWELL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/22/1965 - HFSID 154730

NORMAN ROCKWELL
He writes a letter thanking Leon Gutterman of The Wisdom Society for their award
Typed letter signed: "Norman/Rockwell", 1p, 6x7¾. Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1965 June 22. On imprinted stationery to Mr. Leon Gutterman, President and Publisher, Wisdom, Beverly Hills, California. In full: "I was surprised and deeply honored by the Award you so kindly sent me, and I shall always treasure it. Sincerely yours". The award mentioned in this letter was likely the Wisdom Award of Honor, which was given by The Wisdom Society, a nonprofit organization that had been organized (in part by Gutterman) in California in October 1957. Gutterman was President of the Society and was the editor and publisher of "Wisdom" magazine (1956-1964) and other Wisdom Society publications. Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) captured scenes from American life in his magazine covers and illustrations, often noted for their humorous and accurate depictions of 1940's and 1950's life. Rockwell's drawings, however, were skillfully executed with minute attention to detail and were so realistic that they usually resembled photographs rather than paintings. He painted over 300 covers for the "Saturday Evening Post" (1916-1965) after beginning his career at age 18 as an illustrator for "Boy's Life". In addition to his many works for the Post, Rockwell illustrated the "Boy Scout Calendar" from 1926-1976. Rockwell published his autobiography, Norman Rockwell, My Adventures as an Illustrator, in 1960. Lightly creased with fold, not at signature. Fine condition.