Manuscripts

Akins, Zoë, 1886-1958. "Cake Upon the Waters:" sample copy, ([ca. 1919])

Description: Pages are blank, with a few pencilled lists and drawings by Akins.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1920-1992.
Call number: mssAkinsjan
Creator: Akins, Zoë (1886-1958)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Carla Jannay, April 2009.; Addenda purchased from Carla Jannay, May 2010.
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