Mitchell Kennerley papers, 1902-1940.

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Mitchell Kennerley papers, 1902-1940.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60129113

Chiefly correspondence from Mitchell Kennerley to authors and others in the booktrade such as, Robert O. Ballou, Francesco Bianco [auctioneer with Anderson Galleries], Edwin F. Edgett, Richard Ellis, Norman Forgue, Lazette van Houten, Samuel Loveman, Donald A. Roberts, and F.E. Voelker. Additional items include letters to Mitchell Kennerley from John Drinkwater, a letter from Ernest G. Henham to Edwin F. Edgett about Kennerley's business ethics, a letter from W.K. Bixby (a partner in the Anderson Galleries) to F.E. Voelker, a letter with post script from C.T. Copeland to Edwin F. Edgett related to an O'Henry imposter, various envelopes, and some clippings.

56 items (1 box) ; 16 x 39 x 26 cm.

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7776242

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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