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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 Harold E. Hartney to Major Meriam Cooper of RKO Studios, January 4, 1935. Recommends Archibald's book for film adaptation, notes he will be sending autographed copy, asks for meeting or appropriate contacts. One typed page. Part of a…

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…

Promotional letter from Harry's Book Service, January 5, 1935. Promotes pre-ordering Archibald's book, with detachable order form. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep," published in 1935…

Letter from Hazel Draper to Norman "Jim" Archibald, January 14, [circa 1935]. Discusses window displays and radio promotion, passes along rave reviews, advises Archibald to be exclusive to sustain interest, suggests lines for speaking engagements.…

Letter from Hazel Draper to Norman "Jim" Archibald, January 16, [circa 1935]. Describes various radio and news mentions of the book, advises Archibald to be exclusive and remember to rest, passes along rave reviews, discusses idea of speaking tour.…

Telegram from Hazel Draper to Norman "Jim" Archibald, January 17, 1935. Mentions newspaper column and radio talk. Stamped on verso: "NYTC, Jan. 17, PM 11 11." Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep,"…

Legal contract between Norman "Jim" Archibald and Nathalie B. Choate, January 21, 1935. Appoints Choate as Archibald's agent to negotiate motion picture and dramatic rights to his book, cites her percentage of royalties. Two typed pages. Part of a…

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Arthur M. Edwards to Norman "Jim" Archibald, January 22, 1935. Requests Archibald's opinion on his own book, included. Accompanying book: "The Conversion of Kaiser Wilhelm", or, "Antitoxin to Prussian Propaganda" by…

Letter from Helen Irwin to Norman "Jim" Archibald, January 24, 1935. Congratulates Archibald on book's third printing. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep," published in 1935 by Albert…