Papers, 1959-1964.

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Papers, 1959-1964.

Typescripts with holograph corrections (some incomplete) of four books published by Dutton, together with correspondence with staff members of Dutton, relating to publication of the books.

5 items ; 28 cm. or smaller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7122377

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E.P. Dutton (Firm)

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American book publishing company E. P. Dutton was founded by Edward Payson Dutton in Boston in 1852 as a bookseller. In 1864 Dutton opened a branch office in New York City and in 1869 relocated his headquarters there, where he began publishing as well as selling. In 1906, the company captured an important partner when it became the American distributor of the Everyman's Library series, published by the English firm J. M. Dent. Dutton remained at the helm of his company u...

Douglas, Jack, 1908-1989

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