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New York: The Macmillan Company, 1910. First Editing, Third printing. Hardcover. Fair. xxiv, [2], 364, [2] pages. Inscribed by Ms. Hanscom on half-title to 'my friend and pupil'. Signed by former owner [Mary Noel Arrowsmith] on fep. Cover has wear and soiling. Corners bumped. Edges worn through in places. Hinges show cracks and weakness. Pages have some edge discoloration. From the author's Preface: This collection represents the gleanings of several years. Not all desired letters were included due to barriers to securing copyright release. The letters are grouped in several topical areas, such as: News from Home, Students, Lovers and Friends, Gossip, Peer Judgment, and Makers of History. Included in the letters are those from several presidents, first ladies, and national political figures. From a posting on-line-- Mary Noel Arrowsmith, Class of 1913, retired from a career in social work in the early 1950s to become the VP of advertising and sales for Production &…
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