Letter from Vernon L. Smith, 1917-03-30

Smith, Vernon L. (Editor, The Tulsa Democrat and The Tulsa Morning Times) to "To Whom it may concern." Typed and signed letter of recommendation.

Transcript: Full Leased Wire Reports of Associated Press, United Press, and International News Service The Tulsa Democrat, Evening and Sunday The Tulsa Morning Times, Morning Vernon L. Smith Editor H. H. Horton, Gen’l Manager

Tulsa, Oklahoma April 30, 1917. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that J. Clark Chatfield has been in my personal employ for the past year as a reporter. During this term of employment he has shown advancing ability. I have found him to be efficient, honorable and trustworthy, and earnest in his ambitions. I understand he is desirous to join the officer’s training camp for this district. His position with this newspaper will not be jeopardized in such an event. {signed} Vernon L. Smith, Ed.