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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

Image Title Creator Culture Accession # Materials/Techniques
Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother describing summer activities of students and departure of Huben William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2230 ink on paper
Letter from Terry to Leigh thanking him for permission to read "Clipt Wings" American 3837.2711 ink on paper
Letter and envelope from Blazer to Leigh about lack of hope getting his engine marketed and wishing Leigh luck with publishing his book American 3837.8330 ink on paper
Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother regarding examination and medal time at Academy William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2117.1-.2 ink on paper
"Democracy" William Robinson Leigh American 4027.2540 pencil on paper
"Acceptance without Evidence" William Robinson Leigh American 4027.2525 pencil on paper
Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother about writing to Uncle Alfred that he needed money William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2324-.2 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 American 3827.2724 ink on paper
Letter from H.W. Wack to Leigh thanking him for approval of caption and final installment of Grand Canyon article American 3827.2673 ink on paper
Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother regarding his sending some etchings for Christmas gifts, and news that some Negroes in Baltimore had hanged themselves in fear after the US elections. William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2133 ink on paper
Typed draft page of biography with large pencil "X" through it and reorganization of paragraphs William Robinson Leigh American 4027.8446 ink on paper
Letter with envelope from Leigh in Uganda to Ethel regarding being too trusting of Jansson due to his immaturity, and describing the weather William Robinson Leigh American 3867.2519.1-.3 ink on paper
Letter with envelope from Leigh in Nairobi to Ethel describing the replica 34"X 66" of his Congo study he is doing for the King of Belgium William Robinson Leigh American 3867.2520.1-.4 ink on paper
Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding dental work, weather, and Meyer trying to make up with him William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2434 ink on paper
Announcement of Leigh's portfolio publication on "Africa: Land of the Lion," a form letter and mail-in request form for publication American 4027.8376.1-.3 ink on paper
Postcard from W.H. Hennesey to Edward C. Leigh thanking him American 3827.2712 ink on paper
Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother describing trip from Brenner Pass to Verona William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2183.1-.4 ink on paper
Ideas for stories William Robinson Leigh American 4027.8471 pencil on paper
Letter with envelope from Leigh to Ethel regarding trip to eight day trip to the Congo and purchase of a native harp to be used in future painting William Robinson Leigh American 3867.2539-.1 ink on paper
Letter from Leigh to his mother about his possible opportunity to join Professor Deffreger's Composition School as well as work on his painting of a mother and baby that he would be able to sell William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2451 ink on paper