Manuscripts, 1955, undated

Description

This subseries is comprised of Royal Barry Wills's writings and illustrations of a personal nature. Subjects include reminiscences about his childhood and working as a bellhop at a Maine coastal resort hotel. Also included are unpublished children's stories about a World War II bomber and a patriotic young boy. Types of materials include handwritten and typed drafts and manuscripts, original sketches, and copies of illustrations. One story, "Turtle Soup," was wrtten jointly by Richard Wills and Royal Barry Wills.

Details

Descriptive Terms

manuscripts (document genre)
manuscripts (document genre)
drafts (documents)
memoirs
illustrations (layout features)
sketches
children's books

Collection Code

AR029

Collection Name

Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

Date of Acquisition

2013-11-01

Reference Code

AR029.01.03

Date Notes

1955, undated

Record Details

Originator

Wills, Royal Barry, 1895-1962 (Author)
Wills, Richard (Author)

Material Type

manuscripts (document genre)
drafts (documents)
memoirs
illustrations (layout features)
sketches
children's books

Other People

Wills, Royal Barry, 1895-1962

Other Organizations

Royal Barry Wills Associates

Description Level

Sub-series

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