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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

1035 Items

early 20th century | ink on paper

Reprinted magazine article from "Town and Country Review" of Biographical Sketch of W. R. Leigh, "An Artist of Distinction"

circa 1920 | ink on paper

Magazine photo of five Masai women with caption "Arbiters of Feminine Fashions among the Masai Women"

January 11, 1950 | ink on paper

Photocopy newspaper article with photo of Leigh and painting "A Fighting Cyclone"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Article regarding Leigh's painting "Buffalo Drive" by Berkeley Williams, Jr.

February 25, 1929 | ink on paper

Newspaper article by theatre critic St. John Ervine regarding theatre goers

April 17, 1956 | ink on paper

Newspaper article from "The Christian Science Monitor" Home Forum page about Patriot's Day and including a photo of William Robinson Leigh's painting "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"

November 4, 1952 | ink on paper

Self addressed envelope to Mrs. Ethel Traphagen Leigh at the Traphagen School of Fashion in New York City

early 20th century | ink on paper

Captions for paintings, "Patient", "Land of His Fathers", and "Lamb"

April 18, 1961 | ink on paper

2 copies of newspaper article regarding Patriot's Day with photo of Redwood carving by Homer Gunn, "Midnight Ride" from the "Christian Science Monitor"

January 1, 1950 | ink on paper

Photocopy of clipping with image of "Wild Life"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Reprinted magazine article from "Town and Country Review" of Biographical Sketch of W. R. Leigh, "An Artist of Distinction"

early 20th century | gelatin silver process

Photograph of steam engine on testing block with top housing removed to show construction

January 11, 1950 | ink on paper

Newspaper clipping of artist beside painting "A Fighting Cyclone"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Short biography and list of achievements of W. R. Leigh and his paintings of the American West

May 4, 1930 | ink on paper

New York Times newspaper article, "That Important Matter of Royalties"

June 7, 1957 | ink on paper

Newspaper clipping showing William R. Leigh's "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" in connection with the restoration of the Old North Church tower

early 20th century | gelatin silver process

Small picture of a painting of Paul Revere in his workshop

1955 | ink on paper

Photograph of front and back of Medal of Honor given to Leigh by the Hudson Valley Art Association

early 20th century | ink on paper

"News Release for Publication Sunday and Monday, September 11 and 12" to feature a photo and brief article on Leigh's painting, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"

mid-20th century | ink on paper

Photocopy of newspaper article "Roundup and Safari" with picture of "An African Episode"