Letter from Noel Webster to Governor Haydon Burns with Suggestions for a Memorial to Walt Disney's Memory, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966

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Letter from Noel Webster of Plantation, Florida, recommending that the Disney project lated for Central Florida be organized as a memorial to Walt Disney's enduring legacy. In his response, Governor Burns expresses his confidence that the Disney officials would give the idea careful consideration.

Webster, Noel

Burns, Haydon (William Haydon), 1912-1987

State Archives of Florida, Series S131

1966

letters (correspondence)

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

Orlando (Fla.)

Orange County (Fla.)

Osceola County (Fla.)

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Walt Disney Productions (Burbank, Calif.)

Florida. Governor (1965-1967 : Burns)

Disney, Walter Elias, 1901-1966

Noel Webster 6302 S. West 1st ct. Plantation 33314 Florida Governor of Florida Honorable Hayden Burns Tallahassee, Florida RECEIVED DEC 1966 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE TALLAHASSEE,FLORIDA I am writing this letter to you since I am one of the great fans of Walt Disney, and deeply regret his death, suggesting to you and the people of Florida, that you would be willing to name the project in Orlando, Florida as a “Memorial” of his great works, that have spread happiness throughout the world. His fascinating works have made children and adults aware of the beauty of nature that surrounds us, in the State of Florida and, all throughout the World.

(2) I hope you will consider my suggestion to that him for all the joyful experiences that have reached us through his wonderful movies. Thank you so much Sincerely, Noel Webster 6302 S. West 1st Court Plantation, Florida Fort Lauderdale, 33314 Florida CC - Walt Disney Studios Los Angeles, California

December 27, 1966 Mr. Noel Webster 6302 S. W. First Court Plantation, Florida 33314 Dear Mr. Webster: This is to acknowledge receipt of your recent letter concerning a memorial for Walt Disney. I certainly feel this is a worthwhile idea, and I am sure the Disney officials in charge of the project here in Florida will give this suggestion very careful consideration. Thank you very much for writing to me concerning this matter. Sincerely, Governor HB:cm