Invitation Letters 4 Press release 5

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1481 Leafmore Sq.,

Decatur, GA 30033

Phone: (405)517-4612

Email: puppetalley@aol.com
Date:
To:

Re: Logistics of _______________________ performance.

1. 
   bookmarks for promo at your checkout desk
   
2. 
   a poster that you’ll be able to copy and plaster all over town (or feel free to make you own)
   
3. 
   a newspaper pyramid story that they can cut from the bottom; feel free to add anything you want to champion at the library
   
4. 
   photos
   
5. 
   a 30 second radio spot.
   
6. 
   Sample letters of invitation to area organizations.
   

My portion of the program will be 60 minutes.

You may like a presentation of the colors by (?) VFW and/or American Legion, Boy/Girl Scouts (optional, this will add time to the program – your choice).
I have two formats:

1	2
Meeting Room or Stage	Gym
standing 8’ by 8’ map 7’x 7’ screen	19’ x 15’ billboard floor map 7’ x 7’ screen

In either case I’ll need electricity. My screen has a daylight face so we won’t need to dim the lights. In a meeting room I have my own “taxi” loudspeaker. I have my own mikes. In a gym I’ll plug in to the gym’s sound system.

Chancy = puppetalley@aol.com

Invitation Letters

The following invitation letters are designed for you to print using your letter head (Times New Roman fount, at 18). You can type in the target person at the top and at the bottom the day, date, time, and location.

These examples are designed for immediate use. The bottom portion of the legal size page will not show up on an 8 ½ x 11 letter. The bottom portion is for your use in identifying the recipient of the letter

(6-1) Military organizations; American Legion posts, VFW posts,

(6-2) Commanders of military bases in your area suggesting locations for poster display

(6-3) Colleges and Universities - attention; history departments

(6-4) Public schools - attention; advance placement studies

(6-5) Home school publications

(6-6) Civic organizations; [Lions, county extension programs]

(6-7) Nursing homes.

Press release

Date:
Re:	World War One Program
From:	(name)
	(organization)
	(phone)

The _______________________ will present an hour program of stories, slides, maps, and facsimiles on the story of World War One on (date)_______(day) ____________ (time)________at

(their location)_______________________.

August 2014 marked the one- hundredth year observance of the start of hostilities that lasted for four years and cost countless lives.

John is no stranger to the state’s libraries and schools, with 30 years of library puppet shows and as an artist-in- residence storytelling in schools, plus a one man show depicting Governor “Alfalfa” Bill Murray during Oklahoma’s centennial.

He will tour the state during the next four years ending in 2018 on the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month (the precise time of the armistice of World War One on 11-11-11 1918)

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“THE STORY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR”

WWI Bibliography

Hepburn, 1951.

James Mason, 1966.

Dir.: Russell Mulcahy. Perf.: Rick Schroder, 2001.

“Good-bye Broadway. Hello France.” Billy Baskette, C. F. Reisner, and Benny Davis, 1917.

First produced in1917, this stage show featured songs dating back to 1890.

Produced again in 1963 under the title “Oh What a Lovely War.”

WW I Bibliography
Books.
Non fiction

Clark, Alan. The Donkeys. New York: Pimlico, 1961.

Written with verve, venom and the real feel for the English soldiers whose lives their brass hats squandered. One day English casualties - 8,246, Germany - 0.
Clay, Catrine. King, Kaiser, Tsar: Three Royal Cousins Who Led the World to War.

New York: Walker, 2007.

New York: Word Press, 2013.

This book is too well documented to be a conspiracy theory. The premise is that England,

not Germany, wanted the 1^st World War to eliminate Germany as a super power.

New York: Vintage Books, 2012.

The diary excerpts of 20 individuals from all side of the war, both male and female.
Keegan, John. The First World War. New York: Vintage Books, 1998.

Called “Undoubtedly the world’s most accessible and popular military historian.”

“Mr. Taylor here manages in some 200 illustrated pages to say almost anything that is

important for an understanding of…World War One.”
Tuchman, Barbara W. The Guns of August. New York: Ballantine Books, 1962.

The 1963 Pulitzer Prize. Winning classic about the start of World War 1.

World War I and its last day violent climax.

Thirty three interviews with the last WWI veterans.

Follett, Ken. Fall of Giants: Book 1. New York: New American Library, 2010.

Any Follett is worth reading.
Remarque, Erich M. All Quiet on the Western Front. New York: Ballantine, 1929.

Long labeled the “greatest war novel of all times.”

Well researched historical fiction.

Liulevicius, Vejas. World War I: The “Great War.” www.TheTeachingCompany.com.

Two disk set, 12 lectures/30 minutes per lecture.

Comprehensive account from pre war activities to post Vercelli armistes.

Coonts, Stephen. The 17^th Day. Perf. Dick Hill. Brilliance Audio on Compact Disc, 2011.

(6-1)American legion etc.

For use with your 8 ½” x 11” letter head.

Place date, day, time & location following the thank you.

Include 4 posters.

Times New Roman at 12 point

Dear Commander,

Your local public library is sponsoring a program that we think your members will find of interest.

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Enclosed please find a poster that you might like to display at your post.

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

(6-2) area military installations

For use with your 8 ½” x 11” letter head.

Place date, day, time & location following the thank you.

Include 4 posters.

Times New Roman at 12 point

Dear Commander

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Enclosed please find posters that you might like to pass along to the chow hall, barracks, Officer and NCO Clubs, and anywhere else you deem appropriate.

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

(6-3) College… Attention: History Department.

For use with your 8 ½” x 11” letter head.

Place date, day, time & location following the thank you.

Include 4 posters.

Times New Roman at 12 point

The public library is sponsoring a program that we think your faculty and students will find of interest.

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

Enclosed are a few posters that you might like to post in your history class rooms or around campus.

(6-4) Public Schools, Administrative Office and Advance Placement program

Your public library is sponsoring a program that we think would be beneficial to your AP students.

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Because of the honesty of the subject matter presented, and the brutality of WWI, this program is not appropriate for students below middle school.

We have a “student merit slip” available to any of your students whom you wish to credit their attendance. Enclosed please find a poster that might aid in explaining the program to your students

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

Student Merit Slip
(Student’s name)_____________________________

attended the library’s presentation of

“The Story of World War I”
________________________________ _______

Library personnel date

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Student Merit Slip
(Student’s name)_____________________________

attended the library’s presentation of

“The Story of World War I”
________________________________ _______

Library personnel date

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Student Merit Slip

attended the library’s presentation of

“The Story of World War I”
________________________________ _______

Library personnel date

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Student Merit Slip

attended the library’s presentation of

“The Story of World War I”
________________________________ _______

Library personnel date

(6 -5) Handout for home-school parents

For use as an 8 ½ x 11 handout

Times New Roman at 12 point

Attention home school parents

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Because of the honest of the subject maters presentation, and the brutality of WWI, this program is not appropriate for student below middle school.

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

(6-6) Civic organizations

Lions, County Extension Programs, etc.

For use with your 8 ½” x 11” letter head.

Place date, day, time & location following the thank you.

Include bookmarks.

Times New Roman at 12 point
Dear president

Your library is sponsoring a program that we think your membership will find of interest.

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Please find enclosed book marks for your membership to place on the meeting tables or for hand out.

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

(6-7) Nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers.

Dear Administrator

Your local public library is sponsoring a program that we are sure your residents will be especially interested in.

World War I is in its 100 years remembrance (1914-1918 / 2014-2018), and we have secured an hour program with one of Oklahoma’s premier story tellers called “The Story of World War One”.

John Hinkle, past president of the Oklahoma Territorial Tellers, toured the state during our Oklahoma centennial as the irascible Governor Bill Murray. He has also engaged the state’s children as an entertainer for 30 years doing puppet shows in Oklahoma’s public libraries and schools.

John, in WWI full dress uniform, has assembled slides throughout his one hour presentation plus posters, books, song sheets, bibliographies and models of military hardware from the WWI area.

Mr. Hinkle told us that in past programs in other cities that the seniors love to stay and share their stories of their parent’s involvement in WWI. Many locations have had the ability to arrange a bus or group transportation for their residents.

Included are posters and bookmarks for your front desk and dining room.

Thank you in advance for participating in our nation’s centennial event.

Available dates

Puppet plays, musical concerts, story telling, workshops, reenactments in;