Personal note from Oprah to Elie

This document is a program for the 2014 John Jay Justice Awards, held on May 6, 2014. The event honors Elie Wiesel for his profound dedication to justice and human rights, a commitment deeply rooted in his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. The program features a welcome message from Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College, alongside a detailed biography of Wiesel, highlighting his literary works, academic career, and human rights advocacy. It also explains the significance of the John Jay Medal for Justice. The program outlines the ceremony's schedule, including performances and presentations by notable figures such as Stephen G. Breyer, Sir Patrick Stewart, James Earl Jones, Simon Estes, Gil Shaham, Akira Eguchi, Anthony McGill, and Jessye Norman. Biographical sketches of these presenters and participants are provided. The document concludes with acknowledgments to key contributors, including Anne Beane Rudman for underwriting the event and Caroline Stoessinger for producing the program, and lists the members of the John Jay College Foundation Board of Trustees.

This is a formal invitation from The Graduate Center of The City University of New York to an event titled "Vaclav Havel: The Playwright as President" with a dialogue on "Continuing Leadership as World Citizens." The invitation, issued by the university's president, Frances Degen Horowitz, announces the distinguished speakers: Václav Havel, President of the Czech Republic; William Jefferson Clinton, former President of the United States; and Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate. The event was scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. in the Harold M. Proshansky Auditorium at The Graduate Center in New York City. The document provides the full address, RSVP details including a phone number and a deadline of September 1, and credits Rick Bak for design and Jason Fulford for photography.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, commenting on traveling British authors' impressions of America and tells her of a costume party attended by their nieces. She also asks Maria to entertain Charles Hoffman when he visits Kentucky for his literary tour.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, discussing the latest literary publications of Washington Irving and Walter Scott. She also details a local scandal.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, commenting on family news and mentions that she plans to run for Secretary of the Savannah Female Orphan Society.

Rebecca expresses relief to her sister-in-law Maria that her brother Ben arrived home safely from his visit to Philadelphia. She also comments on the recent presidential elections and updates her on the health, travel, and education of family and friends.