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Multiple drafts of a speech given by Norman "Jim" Archibald while promoting his book, and accompanying letter he would read aloud, circa 1935. 14 typed pages.Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep",…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Mrs. McMillan, circa 1935. Thanks McMillan for loaning Archibald a book of letters by one of his 95th Squadron mates, offers her a copy of his book when available. One typed page.Part of a series of documents…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Watson "Watty" Washburn, April 26, [circa 1935-1940]. Discusses contract disputes with publisher, asks for assistance. Heavily corrected draft, one typed page.Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Mrs. Bruce, circa 1935. Thanks her for her letter and information about her son Alec. Letter appears unfinished. One typed page.Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep,"…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to [Henry] Lyster, February 13, 1935. Forwards copies of German leaflets from the war and an ad for the book, describes the great success of the book. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Frank H. Trumbull, February 15, 1935. Thanks Trumbull for hosting him and introducing him to the son of a fellow war prisoner. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Mr. Weeks, January 20, 1932. Expresses pleasure that Mr. Weeks will read his manuscript, offers to show photos and documentation supporting the authenticity of his manuscript. Heavily edited draft, two typed…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Maxwell Perkins, January 16, 1931. Explains that he left his manuscript with Perkins' secretary while on business in New York. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Elizabeth Marbury, November 18, 1930. Asks for her opinion on the manuscript. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep," published in 1935 by Albert and…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Helen Irwin, January 29, 1931. Forwards news of Scribners' rejection of the manuscript and discusses publisher's reasoning. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High,…