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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

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Clipping from El Palacio "The Narrowing Circle"

Newspaper article from Milwaukee "Journal" on William R. Leigh's book "Frontiers of Enchantment" whose sketches supplement Carl Akeley's work in Africa

Newspaper article in "The Dallas Times Herald" on "African Trip Inspires New Fashion Note" with photos of fashions by Ethel T. Leigh

CUE Magazine article on William R. Leigh as the "Last Frontier's Painter"

Issue of "The American Girl" magazine with Leigh's Zuni Indian girl on the cover

Cardboard etched proof of article for short advertisement for "Frontiers of Enchantment"

December 2, 1953 | ink on paper

Program for awards ceremony for the Benjamin West Clinedinst Memorial Medal

early 20th century | ink on paper

"An American Artist's Tribute to Ireland"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Envelope for the advertisement for the tract, "The False 'Shakespeare Epitaph'"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Caption for Leigh's painting "The Culprit"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Draft of "Spiritual Advisers", "Prayer" and "Religious People"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The How and What Men"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Essay on the test of civilization

February 8, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother describing the Munich Carnival season with costumes and balls taking place

April 21, 1919 | ink on paper

Letter from The Saturday Evening Post’s Editor in Chief George H. Lorimer to Thomas Moran regarding a purchased painting

3/1/1931 | ink on paper

Letter from Richard to Leigh referencing a hunting trip, the Cody "Gold Rush", Yellowstone Park and Buffalo Bill Museums, and Rockefeller and H. C. Bunpas

January 1, 1932 | ink on paper

Carbon copy of letter from Leigh to Richard regarding the around-the-world trip

January 1, 1932 | pencil on paper

Letter from Leigh to Richard regarding latter's projected around-the-world trip and former's work on Cougar Group and African Hall

early 20th century | pencil on paper

A list regarding buying art

early 20th century | pencil on paper

An essay on The Puritans"