Subseries 1: Literary photographs, approximately 1850s-1970s
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents note
This sub-series consists mainly of publicity portraits of authors and other literary figures sent to Fanny for use in her columns and reviews. Also included are candid photos of literary personalities who were Fanny’s personal friends. Many prominent figures are pictured including Sinclair Lewis, Willa Cather, Joseph Conrad, Carl Sandburg, and Virginia Woolf.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1850s-1970s
Creator
- From the Collection: Butcher, Fanny, 1888-1987 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Fanny Butcher papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org