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  3. Series 1: Clay Spohn Papers (Microfilm), 1926-1963, undated
  4. 1.1: Sketchbooks , 1926-1927

Clay Spohn papers, circa 1862-1985, bulk 1890-1985

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1.1: Sketchbooks , 1926-1927

The three sketchbooks found here contain notes and annotated drawings made by Spohn during his stay in Paris. Sketchbook I contains a drawing of Hemingway's friend, Musgrave, at Le Dome, schematic drawings for a "portable studio," and notes about what to take to Giverny. Sketchbook II contains a self-portrait drawing and one drawing each of Musgrave and Duff Twisden, Hemingway's model for "Brett" in The Sun Also Rises, with whom Spohn became acquainted in the cafes of Paris. Sketchbook III contains designs for chairs and notes giving advice on art.
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Sketchbook I, [1926]
D169
Sketchbook II, 1926-1927
D169
Sketchbook III, 1926-1927
D169

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