Vel Phillips Papers (Correspondence, Box 5)

February 10, 1958

My dear Mrs. Phillips,--

We know you have a full schedule and are active in many areas of community life. It is this very fact which prompts us to issue an invitation to you.

Because of your concern for human welfare, we would like you to attend the meeting of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom on Thursday, February 27th, at 7:30 P. M., Allis Art Library.

All the values and institutions which we cherish as individuals and as citizens of this democracy are in jeopardy. Attaining and maintaining peace is the one problem which dwarfs all others in the world today. Total peace, of which Mr. Eisenhower spoke recently, has been the objective of our organization for 43 years.

The principles and program of the WILPF will be presented for your consideration by Mrs. Walter Rilling, President of the Milwaukee Branch. Mrs. Solomon Cramer and Mrs. August Backus, who have just returned from a Legislative Seminar in Washington, D. C., will discuss current legislation before Congress as it relates to peace.

We hope you will come and share our concern.

Yours sincerely, Frieda Voigt Secretary

2-10-58 State hospital Winnebag, Wis. Ward #9

Vel Phillips Dear friend

Just a few lines to give to you some of the facts in my case.

I was told by a friend that you might could helpe [help] me, if I would tell you just what happen. that I will try to do.

Allow me to introduce myself I am James W. Chambers. With sound mind and in good helth [health]. What I am about to rite [write] is the truth nothing but the truth so help me.

I was put in here leaving behine [behind] me a sick wife. not able to do much for hereself [herself] or me. And here mind

is like a foccet [faucet] on and off. Nervous and confused. She did not know at the time what she was inn [in] for. But I did. She was told that I would been [be] in the hospital for 30 days. And then I would be out. that was June 17, 1957. yet I was put in here May 27 1957 and I was told that I would bee [be] out within 2 1/2 mon. at the time I was on the 8 floor in co. hospital. was told that I would have to bee [be] sent up here on 6-17-57 But they did not do that they Sent me Down to the Co. Hospital H. M. D. I was told before leaving 8 floor that I could bee [be] treated at H. M. D. I was there for 45 days then they got a corat oder [court order?] and moved me up here

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8-3-57.

So I have been here all the time. and my wife rote [wrote] to the Dr. asking about me. they told here [her] that I had to have treatment that was in Sep. Dear friend I haven't heard nothing But [illegible] [illegible], my wife no being well and not knowing or caring what happen. they keep here [her] afraid to do or say anything.

if I could see you and tell you the story then you would know that I can't do nothing for myself. I am not Sick or never Been. pleas [please] don [don't] get me rong [wrong]. this letter I did not write out of pity or do I feel Sorry for myself.

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just that I need some one to help me.

Dear Phillips, I have my income tax forem [form] if you will come up here I will pay you out of it when it come [comes]. I will get you to fill it out and mail to your adress [address] then you will be sure to get your money. I can explain better to you man to man, than by letter if you can come. Come on Tusday [Tuesday], Thursday, or Sunday. 1. to 4 p.m.

Write me and let me know Thank you kindly James W. Chambers