Letter from Alma to Frida Kahlo, Aug 29, 1940

Handwritten letter on a yellowed folded notecard.
Creator
Alma
Recipient
Frida Kahlo
Language
English

Overview

This is a letter from a woman named Alma to Frida Kahlo. Alma was one of Kahlo's American friends.

Original Document

Handwritten letter on a yellowed folded notecard.
Page 1, Letter from Alma to Frida Kahlo, Aug 29, 1940; NMWA, Archives of Women Artists; The Nelleke Nix and Marianne Huber Collection: The Frida Kahlo Papers, 1930-1954
Handwritten letter on a yellowed folded notecard.
Page 2, Letter from Alma to Frida Kahlo, Aug 29, 1940; NMWA, Archives of Women Artists; The Nelleke Nix and Marianne Huber Collection: The Frida Kahlo Papers, 1930-1954
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Transcription

Page 1 of 2 Transcription

[Personalized stationery]

K5 SOMERSET DRIVE SOUTH GREAT NECK LONG ISLAND

River Rd. Piermont NY.
Aug 29, 1940

Darling Frieda,

I am so
distressed to hear of your
illness. I think of you
constantly. Oh, Frieda,
dear, be brave and
patient. Things will be
done for you. You will
be well and strong. And
we love you Frieda,
darling you don’t know
how many or how much.

Even little Danny and

Page 2 of 2 Transcription

Linda ask again and
again when you are
coming back. So does
their mother.

Alma