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ALMA M. LASSEN
3301 - 9th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
Phone 892-4124
Sept. 14th, 1966
Joseph F. Chapman III
Legal Assistant to Gov. Burns
Florida State Capital
Tallahassee Florida
Dear Mr. Chapman,
Early in the year - I sent you my Christmas story in two forms - a little play and the story… for adaptation to the Florida Disney Land Project. “BIMBO VISITS SANTA”
Senator C.W. Young told me you had sent it to Walt Disney for his consideration - all of which I sincerely appreciate.
To date I have had no word - however I am not discouraged as I realize the monumental work Walt Disney has before him - but I seek your advice - - - shall I just sit tight and wait??? Or would it be unethical to write Mr. Disney?????? If you think it O.K. to write Walt Walt Disney - how shall I address the letter - ??
Enclosed is a self addressed and stamped envelope for an answer and for which I shall be most grateful.
Sincerely,
Alma M. Lassen
RECEIVED
SEP 16 1966
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
October 3, 1966
Mrs. Alma M. Lassen
3301 - 9th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
Dear Mrs. Lassen:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter and to advise that I have this day contacted Mr. Disney’s representative here in Florida about your story.
I am sure you will hear from him in the next few days.
Sincerely,
Joe Chapman
Administrative Assistant
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HALVORSEN and SCHOWE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
325 SECOND AVENUE, SOUTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33701
PHONE 898 - 4108
ROBERT A. HALVORSEN
REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEY
LOUIS C. SCHOWE
November 30, 1965
Senator C.W. Young
7851 - 45th St. North
Pinellas Park, Florida
Dear Mr. Young:
We represent Alma M. Lassen, of 3119 - 11th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, who would like an appointment with Governor Burns.
Mrs. Lassen has written a children’s story involving a group of characters which she believes could be the inspiration for a successful attraction at the proposed Florida Disneyland.
Mrs. Lassen is prepared to go to Tallahassee or any other place, at Governor Burns' convenience, to discuss her idea with him, with the hope that he in turn would bring this suggestion to the attention of the Disneyland designers.
Anything you can suggest to arrange such an appointment be very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
HALVORSEN & SCHOWE
Robert A. Halvorsen
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THE FLORIDA SENATE
TALLAHASSEE
December 6, 1966
C.W. BILL YOUNG
SENATOR,11TH DISTRICT
7851 45TH STREET
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA
COMMITTEES:
GENERAL LEGISLATION, CHAIRMAN
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RESOLUTIONS & MEMORIALS
SALT WATER CONSERVATION
Mr. Mal Ogden
Assistant to the Governor
Capitol Building
Tallahassee, Florida
Dear Mal:
Enclosed is a letter from Robert A. Halvorsen on behalf of a client, Alma M. Lassen, referenced a story she has written which might be helpful to Walt Disney Enterprises.
Please advise if you would like me to pursue this further as far as making an appointment with the Governor, as requested by Mr. Halvorsen.
With best wishes and personal regards, I am,
Very truly yours,
C.W. Bill Young
Senator, 11th District
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RECEIVED
DEC 13 1965
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
ALMA M. LASSEN
3119 - 11th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
Phone 898 - 7577
Jan. 30th, 1966
Joe Chapman, Administrative Assistant to Gov. Burns.
State of Florida
Office of the Governor
Dear Mr. Chapman,
It is with profound gratitude - that I have before me a letter from you to Senator C.W. Bill Young regarding my Christmas Story “BIMBO VISITS SANTA” which is slanted for the FLORIDA DISNEYLAND…
It is sincerely hoped that Gov. Burns will bring this story to the eyes of Walt Disney for consideration as a Florida Project for Florida Disneyland Production....i.e. : a Florida Author for a Florida Disney Land Production.
Enclosed herewith is my manuscript in two forms: a story and a short act play - who I believe Walt Disney will be able to do more from the story than from the little play… The story has scope for animation cartoons - a story book - a live play with more detail than in the little play… -
Then too with a variety of TOYS…
I am free to come to Tallahassee - or even to California if necessary…
Again thanking you most sincerely for your interest - I am
Yours Truly,
Alma M. Lassen.
RECEIVED
FEB. 3 1966
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
January 4, 1966
Honorable C.W. Bill Young
State Senator
7851 - 45th Street
Pinellas Park, Florida
Dear Senator Young:
This is to acknowledge receipt of correspondence recently forwarded to me by Mal Ogden. As the Governor’s representative on this particular project, I would be very pleased to discuss Mrs. Lassen’s story with her and relate this to the Disneyland people.
I am confident that you understand that the Governor’s busy schedule prohibits him from making appointments of this nature, and this is particularly true when we have a staff member representing him in an area such as this. Please advise if Mrs. Lassen would like to visit with us. I might conclude, though, by suggesting that if this could be given to us in written form, it would be a lot easier for us to refer it on to Disneyland people for their careful consideration.
I shall look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Joe Chapman
Administrative Assistant
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