Wallace Nethery Papers, 1931-2000

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Wallace Nethery Papers, 1931-2000

This collection contains material created andcollected by Wallace and Corry Nethery. Correspondence, drafts, researchnotes, and ephemera are included for a number of Nethery's books.Materials related to Nethery's work as a librarian at the University ofSouthern California are included as well. Photocopies of letters to,from, and about Elisabeth Jungmann are numerous. The subject matter formost of the books and papers relate to Max Beerbohm, Charles and MaryLamb, Elisabeth Jungmann, and miniature books. Materials are in English,German, and Dutch.

4 boxes; (1.5 linear feet)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6662206

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Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834

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Lamb, Mary, 1764-1847

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Jungmann, Elisabeth

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Nethery, Wallace 1910-1996

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Nethery, Corry

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