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01. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Charlotte Zolotow
Giving his positive opinion on the Dragonfly book and stating that he is still interested in writing a juvenile mystery. He also orders ten copies of Dragonfly.
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02. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Laszlo Kubinyi
Expressing his pleasure for the illustration work in the book.
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03. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Charlotte Zolotow
Stating that he is awaiting her thoughts on the Dragonfly manuscript. He explains that he may not complete the corrections as fast as expected as his teaching will resume in the upcoming fall. Also, he requests an expert opinion of the possibilities to succeed in writing a mythology series for children.
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04. Letter from Charlotte Zolotow to Tony Hillerman
Stating that they love the book, but manuscript still needs further revisions. She apologizes for her slow editing work due to her summer break.
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05. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Jim McGrath
Asking his help to find an American Indian artist to be in charge of the cover and inside illustrations of this book.
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06. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Ann Elmo
Sending with this letter signed contracts and informing her that he will have his third suspense novel finished by Spring. He tells her that he has not heard from Mr. Lau concerning film plans.
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07. Letter from Ann Elmo to Tony Hillerman
Sending with this letter copies of the contract for the children's book version of 'The Boy Who Made Dragonfly'.
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08. Letter from Jame McGrath to Tony Hillerman
Informing him that he is forwarding his request for an illustrator to the Graphics Dept. Chair. He suggests to check in with two Zuni artists he knows.
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09. Letter from Tony Hillerman to John Kindred
Informing that he has provided the names of two Zuni artists to Harper & Row.
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10. Letter from John Kindred to Tony Hillerman
Asking if he had found the Indian illustrator he was looking for. Otherwise, he proposes Hillerman to correspond with him to find a solution to his search.
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11. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Jim McGrath
Asking for his help with the search of an illustrator for the version of The Zuni Corn Priest Myth. He stresses on the need to have someone who knows the Zuni culture.
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12. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Lucille Schultz
Enclosing his edited manuscript with explanations about spelling of some Zuni terms and telling her that any suggested page arrangement or design by their editor is Ok with him.
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13. Letter from Lucille Schultz to Tony Hillerman
Sending with this letter the copyedited manuscript of The Boy Who Made Dragonfly. Some questions about Zuni words are included. No Zuni artist has contacted her for the illustrator job. She also asks to submit the corrected manuscript by Feb. 22.
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14. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Lucille Schultz
Telling her that he will call her when he arrives to town.
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16. Letter from Elizabeth W. Mahony to Tony Hillerman
Sending with this letter a set of galleys of The Boy Who Made Dragonfly and Lucille's regards.
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17. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Lucille Schultz
Informing her that he might have time to do the galley proofs before they meet in NY on April 25th. He will bring his daughter as she wants to get familiar with the process of book illustrations. He will propose a new series of children's books related to Native American tales.
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18. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Ann Elmo
Informing her about his conversation with Eleanor Timberman and the possibility to write a screenplay out of the children's book 'Dragonfly'.
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19. Letter from Tony Hillerman to Charlotte Zolotow
Expressing his pleasure for her kind words on The Boy Who Made Dragonfly and telling her that he will be working diligently on the revisions as soon as he gets them.
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20. Letter from Charlotte Zolotow to Tony Hillerman
Praising the work done on The Boy Who Made Dragonfly and informing him of their intention to send the contract and advance for the book.
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