John Francis Holme drawings [graphic], 1901-1902.

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John Francis Holme drawings [graphic], 1901-1902.

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Fifteen humorous pen-and-ink drawings of various types of people done in the style of linoleum prints in 1901 for New York publisher R.H. Russell, apparently to illustrate newspaper columns of George Ade. Also a pamphlet, "The Bandar Log Press, Incorporated, listing its officers, directors and stockholders.

.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Midwest manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Holme, John Francis, 1868-1904

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Newspaper artist, chiefly in Chicago; founder of the School of Illustration, Chicago; also founder of the Bandar Log Press, 1895-1904, located successively in Chicago, Asheville, N.C., and Phoenix, Ariz. From the description of John Francis Holme Collection, 1886-1938 (bulk 1889-1903). (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 29616354 Holme was the founder of Bandar Log Press in Phoenix, Arizona. From the description of John Francis Holme papers, 1903-1904. (...

Bandar Log Press

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R.H. Russell (Firm)

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Ade, George, 1866-1944

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Hoosier journalist, humorist, and playwright best known for his Chicago Record column, "Stories of the streets and of the town," which was illustrated by John T. McCutcheon; for his syndicated "Fables in slang;" and for his Broadway plays including The college widow and The county chairman. From the description of George Ade papers, 1871-1970. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41996200 George Ade was born in Kentland, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 188...