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Henry Blackman Sell papers, 1861-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sell, Henry Blackman
Title
Henry Blackman Sell papers
Dates
1861-1969 (inclusive)
1926-1969 (bulk)
Quantity
2.25 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Collection Number
04117
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Henry Blackman Sell (1899-1974) was an editor with the Chicago "Daily News" during the 1910s and with "Harper's Bazaar" from 1920-1926. From 1926-1940 he was president of Blaker Advertising agency and in 1940 founded Sell's Specialties, a food processing company. Sell served as editor of "Town & Country" magazine from 1949-1964 before returning to "Harper's Bazaar" as editor from 1965-1970.

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Content Description

Collection contains photocopies of letters between Sell's parents, Henry Thorne Sell and Mary Blackman (1861-1900); Sell's personal and professional correspondence (1926-1969); miscellaneous photographs; the manuscript and galley for "A Talent for Living: The Story of Henry B. Sell, an American Original" by Janet Leckie; and a life reading and handwriting analysis of Sell.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Location of Originals

Location of Originals

The donor retains possession of the original Henry Thorne and Mary Blackman Sell letters which are photocopied in this collection.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Henry Blackman Sell at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Food industry and trade -- United States.
  • Graphology -- United States.
  • Journalism -- United States.
  • Reincarnation.

Corporate Names

  • Sell's Specialties, Inc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Journalists.

Titles within the Collection

  • Harper's bazaar.
  • Town & Country.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Leckie, Janet T. -- Talent for living.
    • Sell, Henry T. (Henry Thorne), 1854-1928 -- Letters.
    • Sell, Mary Blackman -- Letters.
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