Dill Pickle Club records, 1906-1941, bulk 1915-1935.

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Dill Pickle Club records, 1906-1941, bulk 1915-1935.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46851873

Collection of miscellaneous material removed from two scrapbooks relating to the Dill Pickle Club of Chicago, including a small amount of correspondence (some addressed to Jack Jones), poetry, clippings, photographs, announcements and programs for readings, lectures and plays, art work, and other memorabilia.

2.5 cubic ft. (3 boxes, 2 oversize boxes and 1 oversize folder)

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