Collection of autograph and typed letters signed : [Cornish, N.H.], to Michael Mitchell, 1951-1993.

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Collection of autograph and typed letters signed : [Cornish, N.H.], to Michael Mitchell, 1951-1993.

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Collection of eleven letters from J.D. Salinger to his close friend Michael Mitchell, the graphic artist and designer of the dust jacket for The Catcher in the Rye. Collection consists of one autograph letter signed (MA 6094.4), one autograph postal card signed (MA 6094.9) and nine typed letters signed. Most letters are accompanied by envelopes postmarked Windsor or White River Jct., Vt., but letters were probably written at Salinger's home in Cornish, N.H. Letters are cataloged individually in 11 records (MA 6094.1-11); see related records for full description.

11 items (18 p.), unbound ; size varies + envelopes.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7647852

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