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Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Letters from Elfriede Abbe to McGill Rare Book Department
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- Source of title proper: Title devised by archivist.
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Reference code
CA RBD MSG 1215-0002
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Statement of scale (cartographic)
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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Physical description
18 letters
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(1919-2012)
Biographical history
Elfriede Martha Abbe was an American sculptor, wood engraver and botanical illustrator, often displaying nature and simple country living inspired by her Upstate New York home. A self-publisher, Abbe created numerous hand-printed books, which she printed on a printing press in her studio.
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Scope and content
File contains 18 letters from Elfriede Abbe to the McGill Rare Book Department, including Elizabeth Lewis and Richard Pennington, 1962-1977. Includes replies from sendees: includes photo of Napoleon bust, possibly donated by sender to McGill.
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General note
Catalogue card wanting.