Esther Brann papers, 1924-1960.

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Esther Brann papers, 1924-1960.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/67840549

Collection comprises book manuscripts, published works, and correspondence relating to the work of Esther Brann, an American author and illustrator of children's books, from 1924 to 1960. Collection includes two published works and eight book manuscripts, some with galley proofs, illustrations, and partial drafts. Collection also includes one folder of letters, most of which concern the Macmillan Company, from 1927-1960.

.5 linear ft. (1 container)

University of Oregon Libraries

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University of Oregon Libraries

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Brann, Esther

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Esther Brann (1899-1998) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. She published her first book, Nanette of the wooden shoes, in 1922. From the description of Esther Brann papers, 1924-1960. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67840549 Esther Brann was born in New York City on July 21, 1899. She was educated at the Art Students' League, Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, and the Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts in ...

Macmillan company

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The Macmillan Company was founded in 1869 as a branch in New York City of the British firm of Macmillan & Co., Ltd. of London. The company became autonomous in 1896 but the British firm maintained close ties and a strong financial interest in the company. The Macmillan Company attracted major American authors and published a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, reference works, and children's books. George Platt Brett, Jr. who became Macmillan's president in 1931, arranged for th...