Letter to Ann Schnall about Scheduling Meeting for Lamm Family Circle (1963)

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Exchange with R. Tuchman about Inquiring re: Possible Lamm Family Relations (1963)

Dear Norman: A gentleman by the name of Mr. Joseph Spindel, of San Francisco, has asked me to obtain some information from you. He comes from Galicia and had an uncle by the name of Note Lamm. He saw your name in Tradition and in the newspapers and wonders whether or not there is some remote or perhaps direct relationship between you and his family. He would appreciate it if you could send him your father’s name, the community he is from in Europe, as well as other pertinent information, for he feels there may be some kinship between your family and his. Now that we are settled here in San Francisco, we do hope that the distance which separates us will be one of miles and will be bridged either through correspondence, or, from time to time, at Conferences or Conventions. I do wish you will continue to keep my name on your mailing list so that I may receive your very fine bulletin, as well as your wonderful writings, as they are printed by the Congregation. Ruth joins me in sending her fondest regards. Sincerely yours, Rabbi Louis M. Tuchman

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Letter to Dr. Tannenbaum about Meeting with Candidate (1967)

Dear Abraham: And the Lord said unto him, "Abraham"; and he said, "Here am I." And Norman said, "Abraham." And Abraham did not answer. And so Norman said, "A song of ascents. I shall raise up mine eyes to the hills (Berger), from whence shall my help (Ozer) come?" Nu, from whence? Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm.

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Letter to Dr. Liebman about Scheduling a Lecture for Him (1972)

Dear Charles: I have searched about, here and there, and as of now cannot find a lecture for you during the approximate period of May 23-June 5. However, I certainly will keep it in mind if anything comes up. My own congregation cannot schedule anything during this period for a variety of reasons. I am surprised you think you need a new suit. With a halo about your sacred head, and all the horns of profound knowledge emanating from your Michaelangelo-like, who is going to notice a mere suit? See you when you get here. Cordially, Rabbi Norman Lamm

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