Papers, 1903, n.d. [manuscript].

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Papers, 1903, n.d. [manuscript].

In a 1905 letter to Mrs. Raymond Brown, O'Neill mentions summer plans, her illustrations for "Puck" and her husband's progress on his latest book. There is also a friendly note, n.d., to "Ray." With these are three photographs: one of western scenery, one with her husband, and one of her with her new invention, the kewpie doll. The latter was photographed by Paul Thompson of New York City.

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American author and humorist. From the description of Harry Leon Wilson papers, [ca. 1879-1939]. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26869946 ...

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