A letter from author Alex Haley to Mrs. Louise Tate Harden. Haley, the author of the 1976 book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," visited Graham during a research trip to Alamance County. Mrs. Harden, the granddaughter of the character "Matilda" featured in Haley's book, spoke positively about Haley's work and its impact on descendant communities. This letter expresses Haley's gratitude for Mrs. Harden's support. Included with the letter is a newspaper clipping regarding the letter Mrs. Louise Tate Harden received from Alex Haley after Haley's visit to Graham.