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Offered Here: Jimmy Carter 1975 Personal Letter On Personal Letterhead To Phil Walden With Photo. This item includes a personal letter from Jimmy Carter addressed to Phil Walden, congratulating Capricorn Records on a feature in Fortune magazine. Also accompanied by an original color photograph taken in 1975, depicting Carter and Walden backstage at The Omni.
Additional Information: In the mid-1970s, Jimmy Carter, then the Governor of Georgia, was increasingly becoming a national political figure, eventually launching his successful presidential campaign in 1976. Phil Walden, co-founder of Capricorn Records, was well-known for promoting Southern rock bands, and his label gained significant attention during this era. The association between Carter and Walden was marked by a shared Southern heritage and mutual interest in Southern music culture.
Provenance/Authenticity: From the Capricorn Records collection.
Condition: The items are in very good condition, exhibiting common signs of age. The personal letter is on Carter's personal letterhead, and the photograph is an original color print from 1975.