{"value"=>"<p>This series contains letters from Sullivan's friends, admirers, and professional contacts. There are a few letters addressed to \"Gertrude\", presumably Gertrude French, Sullivan's mother. Although all of the letters are incoming and thus reveal little about Sullivan's private life or artistic process, the series does give a sense of the breadth of Sullivan's career including aspects such as her professional circle, demand, international renown, and fan base. The subject matter of the correspondence includes friends wishing Sullivan well; congratulating her on performances or simply catching up; requests for, and confirmations of, performances; and her participation in jazz festivals such as the Conneaut Lake Jazz Festival and Homestead Diamond Jubilee. Correspondents of note include Wilma Dobie, Prentiss Taylor, Ed Sullivan, Skitch Henderson, Clyde Bernhardt, Benny Waters, Al Vollmer, Eubie Blake, Parke Frankenfield, and E. Howard Hunt of Watergate fame (1970s correspondence).</p>"}