Letter from Hal W. Vaughan (American Embassy, Karachi) to Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Invitation to do the main reading for a commemorative biographical sketch honoring Quaid-e-Azam birthday anniversary

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Quaid-e-Azam | Birthday Anniversary | Radio Broadcast | Personal Papers

Date of publication: 1959

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29399

Keyword: Hal W. Vaughan -- Fatima Jinnah -- Invitation -- Commemorative Biographical Sketch -- Quaid-e-Azam Birthday Anniversary -- Correspondence | Hal W. Vaughan -- Fatima Jinnah -- Main Reading -- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- Correspondence | Fatima Jinnah -- Hal W. Vaughan -- Invitation -- Correspondence | Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah -- Hal W. Vaughan

Abstract: This is a typewritten letter dated October 6, 1959, from Hal W. Vaughan, Radio/Mopix Officer at the American Embassy in Karachi, to Miss Fatima Jinnah. Vaughan informs her that the Voice of America is planning a commemorative program honoring the birthday anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the beloved Quaid-e-Azam. He invites Miss Jinnah to participate in the short documentary by doing the main reading of a 13-minute biographical sketch, offering to work closely with her and record at her home. He mentions that the letter is being delivered by his Program Assistant, Mrs. Raschid Khan, and expresses his desire to meet her to discuss the project.

Description: This document is a typewritten letter on "The Foreign Service of the United States of America" letterhead, dated October 6, 1959, from the American Embassy, Karachi, Pakistan. It is addressed to Miss Fatima Jinnah at Flag Staff House, 41, Bonus Road, Karachi, and signed by Hal W. Vaughan, Radio/Mopix Officer. The letter states that, as is their custom, they are planning a commemorative program honoring the birthday anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, noting that his life and work are held in the highest regard worldwide. Vaughan invites Miss Jinnah to participate in the documentary, which involves a 13-minute biographical sketch, and asks if she would be willing to do the main reading. He offers to work closely with her and to record at her home, and mentions sending the letter with his Program Assistant, Mrs. Raschid Khan. A handwritten file number "70041" appears at the top left. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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