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Oscar Parkes letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1103
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Scope and Contents note

THe collection contains a A letter dated 14 December 1934, from Oscar Parkes, editor of "Janes Fighting Ships" to N. H. Hillier, Jr. of New York City, regarding a new edition of this standard reference work on naval vessels around the world.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934 December 14

Creator

Biographical/Historical note

Parkes (1885-1958), was the long-time editor of Jane's Fighting Ships, an author, and painter of nautical subjects.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A letter dated 14 December 1934, from Oscar Parkes, editor of "Janes Fighting Ships" to N. H. Hillier, Jr. of New York City, regarding a new edition of this standard reference work on naval vessels around the world.

Provenance

unknown

General

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Title
Guide to the Oscar Parkes letter
Status
Completed
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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