Warren Chappell book layouts for a proposed Christmas book on commission for Alfred E. Hamill, 1949-1967, bulk 1949.

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Warren Chappell book layouts for a proposed Christmas book on commission for Alfred E. Hamill, 1949-1967, bulk 1949.

Four layouts accompanied by a 4 p. ALS from Hamill to Chappell dated 10 April 1949 concerning these layouts and the book of fables for which they were intended, and by a set of notes on the letter and layouts written out by Chappell in April of 1967, signed and dated.

0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7339197

Newberry Library

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