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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

Image Title Creator Culture Accession # Materials/Techniques
Carbon copy of letter from Leigh to Richard regarding the around-the-world trip American 3827.2698 ink 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 American 3827.2699 pencil on paper
Original document in German awarding Leigh's painting of the Panorama of the "Crucifixion of Christ" American 3777.591 ink on paper
Letter to W. R. Leigh from Garland Smith, Athens, Georgia thanking him for letter about 76ip around world in 1936 American 3827.2727-.1 ink on paper
Letter to W. R. Leigh from M. H. Withes seeking buyer for "This Place" American 3827.2729 ink on paper
Proof of column "From a Travelers Diary" H. W. W. American 5327.453 ink on paper
Photograph of steam engine on testing block showing throttle at 1, intake 2, and exhaust 3 American 4337.8457a gelatin silver process
Poster advertising Leigh's book "Frontiers Of Enchantment", showing favorable newspaper reviews and images on the recto and verso American 5127.1034 ink on paper
"Gilcrease Gazette" newsletter with article about an exhibit of William R. Leigh's studio recreation and paintings on permanent display at Gilcrease Museum American 5027.4372 ink on paper
Photo of bronze statue of Pocahontas American 4327.8450 gelatin silver process
News release from Grand Central Art Galleries regarding Leigh's exhibition "Eight Decades in Review" American 5327.276 ink on paper
Photo duplicates of the cover of The Vanishing American by Zane Grey American 5327.1154a-b gelatin silver process
New York Times clipping "Reds Open First Anti-Religious Universities…" American 4127.737 ink on paper
Draft board for article "Acclaimed by Critics from Coast to Coast This Latest Book on Africa" American 5327.1157.6 ink on paper
Newspaper article "Picture Market Finds Outlet in Gas Stations" from "The Arizona Republic" American 4117.763.30 ink on paper
Newspaper article about death of Leigh at 88 American 5327.533.14 ink on paper
Newspaper article by theatre critic St. John Ervine reviewing "My Girl Friday," a play by William A. Grew. Photo of Lucila Mendez American 4127.764.12 ink on paper
Newspaper clipping from "New York Herald Tribune" encouraging donations to purchase William R. Leigh's painting "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" for the Old North Church, Boston American 4127.720a-b ink on paper
Newspaper clipping from "New York Mirror Magazine" encouraging donations to purchase William R. Leigh's painting "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" American 5027.4373 ink on paper
Black and white photocopy of William R. Leigh's painting "Pocahontas" American 4327.8451 ink on paper