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Benson, John Howard, 1933-02 - 1934-12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Updike and Benson primarily regarding commission for lettering for design for diploma for Harvard University including letter dated March 21, 1934 which discusses the evolution of 17th-18th century black lettering in connection to diploma design. Letter dated Feb. 24, 1933 concerns designs of candlesticks and crosses for Christ Church, Boston. (23 items)

Dates

  • 1933-02 - 1934-12

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library, Special Collections department.

Extent

From the File: 1.2 Linear Feet (3 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

From the File: French

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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