Esther Brann papers 1924-1960

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Esther Brann papers 1924-1960

Esther Brann (1899-1998) was an author and illustrator of books for children. The collection includes eight manuscripts, two published works, and a series of correspondence relating to Brann's interest in subjects such as her own child and young relatives, and her family's dog.

0.5 linear feet, 33 containers

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Brann, Esther

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Esther Brann (1899-1998) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. She published her first book, Nanette of the wooden shoes, in 1922. From the description of Esther Brann papers, 1924-1960. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67840549 Esther Brann was born in New York City on July 21, 1899. She was educated at the Art Students' League, Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, and the Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts in ...

Macmillan company

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The Macmillan Company was founded in 1869 as a branch in New York City of the British firm of Macmillan & Co., Ltd. of London. The company became autonomous in 1896 but the British firm maintained close ties and a strong financial interest in the company. The Macmillan Company attracted major American authors and published a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, reference works, and children's books. George Platt Brett, Jr. who became Macmillan's president in 1931, arranged for th...