This is a Love Letter
This is a Love Letter
Personal Correspondences from Charles M. Schulz
From the Private Collection of Katie Leeman
April 1st – 29th, 2011
Opening Reception: First Friday, April 1st, 7 – 10pm
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Space 1026 is proud to present This is a Love Letter, a collection of personal letters from Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz to native Philadelphian Tracey Claudius. Providing a rare glimpse into the beloved cartoonist’s life and private thoughts in the early ’70s, this event marks the first time the letters will be presented to the public by their owner, Claudius’ daughter Katie Leeman .
David Michaelis’ biography of Charles M. Schulz, Schulz and Peanuts (Harper-Perennial, 2008), revealed the beloved Peanuts icon’s relationship with fan and friend, Tracey Claudius. During the 70s, Schulz briefly dated Claudius, and the famed cartoonist wrote nearly one hundred poignant and heartfelt letters to her throughout their time together. Now unearthed by Claudius’ daughter, these love letters bear testimony to a warm and affectionate two-year relationship, and offer a tender glimpse at the mind that created an international institution.
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This is a Love Letter
Personal Correspondences from Charles M. Schulz
From the Private Collection of Katie Leeman
April 1st – 29th, 2011
Opening Reception: First Friday, April 1st, 7 – 10pm
Space 1026
1026 Arch Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.space1026.com
Works presented in this show are not for sale.
Characters property of Peanuts Worldwide, LLC.
All other artwork property of Charles M. Schulz Estate.
Letters personal property of Katie Leeman.
Inquiries about this exhibition, visiting the gallery and Space 1026 can be directed to
gallery@space1026.com
Inquiries about Katie Leeman’s collection can be directed to
thisisaloveletter.inquiries@gmail.com
The Gallery is generally open from noon through 10 pm or so, 7 days a week – as long as someone is here. Stop by any time and ring the bell – or make an appointment to visit by e-mailing gallery@space1026.com or calling (215) 574-7630.
Opening Reception Photographs by Justine E. Chang
