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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

1035 Items

October 11, 1929 | ink on paper

Letter from H.W. Wack to Leigh thanking him for approval of caption and final installment of Grand Canyon article

November 3, 1933 | ink on paper

Postcard from H.W. Wack to Leigh regarding coming trip to New York

October 10, 1930 | ink on paper

Fourteen page letter from Harold S. Howard to Leigh discussing at length the controversy about Bacon being Shakespeare and how to prove the point

December 20, 1922 | ink on paper

Letter from Richard to Leigh chiefly requesting help to find the most direct steamship line to British East Africa

October 26, 1933 | ink on paper

Letter from Terry to Leigh thanking him for permission to read "Clipt Wings"

April 11, 1951 | ink on paper

Two copies of a form letter signed by Ethel Traphagen Leigh regarding Leigh's designation as outstanding American painter of 1950 and citation for distinguished service in art by Kappa Pi

early 20th century | ink on paper

Typed drafts of history and creation of "Pocahontas' painting by William R. Leigh

early 20th century | ink on paper

Short article announcing Leigh as speaker at meeting for National Life Conservation Society, including a short biography and list of achievements

early 20th century | ink on paper

Typescripts of "Jungle Faces" by Henry Wellington Wack

early 20th century | ink on onion skin paper

Typescript of "My Life", with pencil corrections and notes by Margaret Louise Wallace

July 21, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Ethel describing Ackley's plan to join Eastman group while he goes to Lake Nevosha

November 17 - 22, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh in Uganda to Ethel in New York regarding a fruitless hike up a mountain and the death and burial of Mr. Akeley

November 18, 1833 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to his mother regarding gifts received and distrust of Emil Meyer

January 13, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to his mother concerning refusal to attend Wagner on Sunday

August 30, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to Mother relating sketching with Huben and more about medals won

January 25, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to Mother inquiring about the future prospects of his relatives,Tommy, Rawleigh, Watkins and Colstone

June 10, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding his trip to Venice

November 9, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to his mother concerning Uncle Chapman's business troubles and nude figure work

April 6, 1886 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother about end of term and upcoming trip to Tyrol

September 27, 1886 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding her letter to Uncle Chapman