Letters and Library Table Design Proposals, 1929/1930

Scope and content:

Scope and Contents Letters and proposals for Library display tables. The first letter is dated November 25, 1929 to the attention of E.G. Swem at the College of William and Mary-three pages of pricing. Second letter is dated December 12,1929 from Donald P. Boyer of the Virginia School Supply Co. to Dr. E.G. Swem, Librarian at the College of William and Mary and includes drawings of library tables. A third letter to Dr. Swem from Boyer is dated January 3, 1930 with additional pricing proposals. A note from Swem to Boyer on January 6, 1930 acknowledges the receipt of that letter. Drawings were submitted by the Virginia School Supply Co. Sheets(12 ): 2 drawings; one sheet has three drawings with paper backing, dimensions: 14.75" x 9.5" (1); 30.5" x 21.5"(1); Letters (8 ) 8.5" X 11"; two small pictures, 5.5" x 7.75" and 6 x 3.75". Condition: Good. Acc. 2010.761.

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