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Graff, Everett D. (Everett Dwight), 1885-1964

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1885 - 1964

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

John Blew collection on Wright Howes, Zoe Howes, and U.S.IANA

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Blew
Abstract

Correspondence, genealogical research, photographs, interviews, writings, and other materials related to the lives and careers of Wright and Zoe Howes, their families, and Wright Howes' bibliographical work U.S.IANA. Materials were compiled by John Blew, a Chicago lawyer and book collector who became interested in the life of Wright Howes through his use of Howes' U.S.IANA.

Dates: 1790s-2012; Majority of material found within 1870-1999

Newberry Library Archives

 Collection
Identifier: NL-Archives
Abstract

The Newberry Library's institutional records, records of the Walter L. Newberry estate, personal papers of staff members and trustees, photographs, and publications that document the establishment and operation of the library, its growth and transformation over time, and its active participation in the cultural and intellectual life of Chicago and the nation. Also information on the Newberry family and property development in Chicago.

Dates: 1885-ongoing

Series 03: Everett D. Graff papers, 1921-1964, bulk: 1930-1960

 Series
Identifier: NL Archives 02/15/03
Scope and Contents Correspondence and financial records relating to Graff's purchases of and research on Western Americana. Includes some annotated auction catalogs, incoming and outgoing correspondence with bookdealers, book collectors, scholars and librarians (Storm, Wagner, Howes, Edward Eberstadt & Sons); also telegrams, published reports of historical societies, news clippings, typescripts, membership cards, photographs, photostats, and a bound volume of auction catalogs, 1921-1926. There are also...
Dates: 1921-1964; Majority of material found within 1930-1960

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Type
Collection 2
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Administrative records 1
Americana -- Collectors and collecting 1
Antiquarian booksellers 1
Audiocassettes 1