Binder 2: ERK: 1930’s, Bulk 1929-1940; 2012

See series scope and contents for more details about the arrangement of this folder (Full Name of binder was “Trip #2 Ed 07/07/10 Boxes 4, 15, 16, 17, and 18”) This folder contains material related to Earle Kirkbride's life in the 1930's. Some material, such a set of letters from Florence Crannell Means, author of the serial “Shuttered Window,” concern illustration work which Kirkbride did. Other material is more personal in nature, including a sketch of a house in Chicago (1542 W. 61st St.), initialed by EEK (Edward Kirkbride) and a short manuscript written by Earle and titled “S’no Queen.” Two letter accompany the manuscript one to Carrol Slick from Kirkbride asking for his consideration of the manuscript for publication, a letter in reply from Irving Deakin returning the manuscript and saying [the company] had no interest and do not consider unsolicited material. There is also material connected to Beatrice and Earle's engagement including letters between Beatrice and Earle around Christmas 1929, expressing how much they miss the other person and copies of a wedding invitation, portrait of Beatrice, and copy of marriage certificate.