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Bessie S. Callender papers, circa 1880s-1955

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Series 1:Bessie S. Callender Papers, circa 1880s-1955
0.8 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2

Biographical materials include a passport, a diary from 1946, a receipt, and writings on Callender compiled by her husband, Harold Callender. A book entitled Fun Tomorrow: The Story of an Artist and of a Way of Life, is by Harold Callender concerning his wife and her career. Also found is a book of poetry owned by Bessie Callender. Correspondence is from friends and family and largely dates from 1950 to 1951. Letters discuss travel, family news and updates, and get well wishes to Callender. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs including: portraits of Bessie Callender, Harold Callender as an infant, and other members of the Callender family; snapshots of travel in England, France, Switzerland, and throughout the United States, particularly within National Parks; photos of works of art; and photos of other family, friends, dogs, castles, gardens, and homes. Also found are empty negative envelopes, some of which note locations.
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Biographical Material, 1913-1955
1
1
Books, 1937-1953
1
2-3
Correspondence, 1948-1951
1
4
Photographs, Portraits of Bessie Callender, circa 1930s-1950s
1
5
Photographs, Portraits of Callender Family, circa 1880-1950s
1
6
Photographs, Snapshots, circa 1930-1950s
1
7-8
Photographs, Snapshots, circa 1930-1950s
2
1
Photographs, Snapshots, Dogs, circa 1930-1950s
2
2-3
Photographs, Negative Envelopes, 1930s
2
4-5

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