Typed Letter Signed.
This Chicago journalist became the syndicated "Penny Prudence" in 1925 for the "Chicago Herald and Examiner," discussing cooking and homemaking issues; she wrote cookbooks such as "Meatless Meals," "Penny Prudence's Cookbook," "52 Victory Meals" and more under this nom de plume, and in 1941 a one-reel film titled "Penny to the Rescue" appeared in theaters (whether this featured Malek herself or an actress we haven't determined). TLS, 1p, 7" X 10½", Chicago, IL, 1929 September 9. Addressed to Mary Day (librarian, Museum of Science and Industry). Very good. Upper left corner torn off, slightly affecting printed letterhead. On letterhead of the "Illinois Woman's Press Association," which lists Malek as that organization's president, Malek asks for assistance on an IWPA matter from another member. In part: "Will you please send out these letters? Suppose you have a new list? Miss Knight will help about envelopes so please see that she has all names.... Our room is 633 Fine Arts Bldg. Better bring a tack to hang up our name, don't you think?" Bold full signature, beneath which is typed "Prudence Penny." Unusual autograph: the original Susie Homemaker! Item #27640
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