John Wayne 1907 1979 American film star the Duke embodied the all American hero in dozens of westerns and battle pictures Tls lp large 8vo on his letterhead, Hollywood Aug 9, 1965 to Theodore Humes Waynes hedges at accepting an invitation to a dinner honoring an admiral my schedule is so complicated with business and publicity trips and picture locations that I cannot give a definite commitment I appreciate the honor of being asked but there are others so better qualified. Small paper clip stain at top would easily mat-out.