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That Cold Day in the Park (1969)

That Cold Day in the Park series (.5 linear feet and 1 oversized box) consists of materials from the 1969 film directed by Robert Altman, written by Gillian Freeman, and based on the novel by Peter Miles. The actors in the film include Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, Susanne Benton, David Garfield, and Michael Murphy.

The legal materials include the papers of Jerome Walsh, legal counsel to Robert Altman, correspondence and a copyright report. Additional legal material includes a joint-venture agreement between Altman and Donald Factor, Altman's agreements with the screenwriter for his services, and with the author allowing Altman a six-month option to purchase the story rights for filming.

Additional materials include a foreign press booklet, and an essay composed by Altman, published in 1969, on directing Sandy Dennis. The series also includes an untitled poem praising the producers, actors, Altman and others involved with the production of the film.

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The Betty Crocker guide to easy ironing. 31 p. circa 1930s

Mixed Materials 366, Folder 12

Item [12] promotes the General Mills Tru-Heat Iron. Includes introduction by Betty Crocker; index to ironing instructions; descriptions of pre-ironing techniques such as starching and dampening; illustrated descriptions of equipment and accessories; illustrated instructions for ironing various items such as shirts, tablecloths, embroidery and veils; list of product features; and chart of fabrics and heat settings. No recipes. Marked: HA 7151.

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The Kelvinator book of kitchen tested recipes. 64 p. circa 1930s

Mixed materials 370, Folder 12

Item [12] promotes Kelvinator refrigerators, electric ranges, and economy cookers. Includes household advice on meal planning, shopping, using leftovers, and using the electric range and economy cooker; menu plans; charts of time tables and temperatures and measures and their equivalents; images of the Kelvin Kitchen, women in period dress, and prepared dishes; offer for Kelvinator Cookery, a monthly bulletin for homemakers; and index. Sample recipes: deviled dainties, kraut relish, and steak and carrot Creole. Marked: Form 2596.