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Letter from Harold Hartney to Meriam Cooper of RKO Studios, January 4, 1935. Possibly alternate version of previous letter; recommends Archibald's book for film adaptation, explains several notable contacts. Two typed pages. Part of a series of…

Letter from Howard Strickling of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation to Imogen Cunningham, August 21, 1935. Explains Archibald's book was considered for adaptation but ultimately declined due to its similarity to another film to which MGM owns the…

Letter from Lowell Thomas to Harold E. Hartney, February 28, 1935. Agrees to meet the following week. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep," published in 1935 by Albert and Charles Boni,…

Letter from [illegible name] of the Motion Picture Foundation of the U.S.A. to Norman "Jim" Archibald, August 21, 1935. Notes S. E. McKeown has sent the foundation Archibald's book, expresses interest in discussing film adaptation. One typed…

Memo agreement between Norman "Jim" Archibald and Alexander Markey of the Motion Picture Foundation of the U.S.A., November 6, 1935. Enumerates the terms for Archibald granting the foundation film rights to his book. One typed page. Part of a series…

Letter from Carrie W. Bruce to Norman "Jim" Archibald, January 25, [circa 1935]. Notes that Archibald's book and personal past in Seattle paralleled those of her son Alec. Describes his letters from the front and the failure of the War Department to…

Letter from Gertrude Andrus of Frederick & Nelson to Norman "Jim" Archibald, February 28, 1935. Forwards note from Hazel Draper, congratulates him and Mrs. Draper on the book. Accompanied note from Mrs. Draper encouraging Archibald to meet…

Letter from Harry W. Zollars to Norman "Jim" Archibald, February 21, 1935. Thanks Archibald for responding to previous letter, notes he will be sending copies of Archibald's book for signing. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to…

Letter from Hazel Draper to Norman "Jim" Archibald, circa 1935. Introduces him to Miss Andrus. This note was enclosed with a separate letter from Gertrude Andrus of Frederick & Nelson to Archibald. One typed page. Part of a series of documents…

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…