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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

1035 Items

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

February 5, 1954 | ink on paper

Original document in German awarding Leigh's painting of the Panorama of the "Crucifixion of Christ"

February 2, early 20th century | ink on paper

Letter to W. R. Leigh from Garland Smith, Athens, Georgia thanking him for letter about 76ip around world in 1936

early 20th century | ink on paper

Letter to W. R. Leigh from M. H. Withes seeking buyer for "This Place"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Proof of column "From a Travelers Diary" H. W. W.

early 20th century | gelatin silver process

Photograph of steam engine on testing block showing throttle at 1, intake 2, and exhaust 3

1938 | ink on paper

Poster advertising Leigh's book "Frontiers Of Enchantment", showing favorable newspaper reviews and images on the recto and verso

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"

early 20th century | ink on paper

News release from Grand Central Art Galleries regarding Leigh's exhibition "Eight Decades in Review"

October 29, 1934 | ink on paper

Blueprints

January 24, 1944 | ink on paper

Photocopy of newspaper article with "Patient" donkeys