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The Patsy Cline letter was purchased with the Molly Elliot Seawell Endowment.
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Born on September 8, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia, Patsy Cline was a Country musician who wrote songs such as "Walkin' After Midnight". Her life was cut short in a plane crash on March 6, 1963. She was 30 years old.
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Patsy Cline letter, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.
Collection contains a single letter between Patsy Cline and her friend Treva Miller. The letter contains descriptions of Cline's life as a musician as well as mentions of her friendship with Miller and wishes for them to meet soon.
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