An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by American Suffragette Writer Gertrude Atherton. Undated. A letter about giving a speech to a committee. Gertrude Atherton 1857 – 1948 was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war. Size is 200mm x 125mm. Condition is good. Light crease and age toning.