Joel Sayre papers, 1918-1979 (bulk 1950s-1970s).

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Joel Sayre papers, 1918-1979 (bulk 1950s-1970s).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80850044

The papers consist of correspondence received from family, friends and colleagues, among them Finis Farr; letters sent to his daughter Nora Sayre, to his wife, Gertrude Lynahan Sayre, to Nunnally Johnson, Jeannette Lowe and others; and letters received by Gertrude Lynahan Sayre from others, including one letter from H.L. Mencken.

5.4 linear feet (11 boxes).

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8252918

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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