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Letter from Mary Ayers to Norman "Jim" Archibald, July 25, 1935. Compliments and congratulates Archibald on his book, mentions that she has promoted it at her rental library. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book…

Photograph of a Wright (Co) Type A aircraft, piloted by Wilbur Wright, during its flight past the Statue of Liberty (not pictured), New York City, New York, September 29, 1909. A canoe is attached to the aircraft in case of a water…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, March 14, 1930. Forwards retyped chapter copies and the typing bill. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep," published in 1935 by…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, March 19, 1930. Acknowledges receipt of check, explains that Mr. Putnam has declined the manuscript and that she subsequently offered it to Simon and Schuster. Two typed pages. Part of a series…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, March 26, 1930. Describes a conversation with King Features Syndicate regarding possible newspaper syndication after the book's publication, asks for a manuscript copy, mentions no news from…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, April 10, 1930. Asks if previous letter was received and reiterates desire for a manuscript copy, mentions no news from Simon and Schuster. One typed page. Part of a series of documents…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, April 14, 1930. Explains pros and cons of paying for an extra typed copy of the manuscript, describes likely cause of delay in response from Simon and Schuster. One typed page. Part of a series…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, April 25, 1930. Acknowledges receipt of second manuscript copy, mentions no news from Simon and Schuster. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, May 2, 1930. Reports rejection of manuscript by Simon and Schuster, suggests further editing of first portion of the manuscript, mentions conversation with Mr. Dale Warren of Houghton Mifflin…

Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Norman "Jim" Archibald, May 5, 1930. Agrees that they should send the manuscript to Mr. Kent, echoes Simon and Schuster's opinion of the manuscript being stronger in second half. One typed page. Part of a series of…