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J. J. Lankes bookplate collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0581
Abstract
The J. J. Lankes bookplate collection contains 47 bookplates created by Lankes between 1920 and 1940, an undated promotional circular, copies of letters written by J. J. Lankes's to artist Burl Neff Osburn, copies of artwork by Lankes and Osburn, and two lists of bookplates for sale by Stanley O. Bezanson.
Dates:
1922-1960
Robert A. Wilson collection related to James Purdy
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0369
Abstract
Originally the private collection of book dealer Robert A. Wilson, this collection spans the years 1956–1998 and includes letters, manuscripts, galleys, publicity fliers, publishers’ announcements, and ephemera related to the work of twentieth century American author James Purdy.
Dates:
1956–1998