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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

1035 Items

February 2, 1927 | ink on paper

Advertisement for the tract, "Shakespeare's Message 'for Posterity'"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Caption for Leigh's painting "The Marauder"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Prayer"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Lion Group"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"The Visitor"

November 9, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother describing Americans exhibiting their summer work and American Club electing officers

Envelope from Leigh to his mother

Draft copy of unsigned letter from Leigh to Reconstruction Finance Corporation suggesting building of three transcontinental military highways

"The Club-Foot Mind"

Pamphlet "Bolshivism in Art and Its Propagandists" by Veritas with notes throughout

Photograph of William R. Leigh's painting "Writing the Epitaph"

Letter regarding the establishment of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City

News release for Grand Central Art Galleries "OUR FABULOUS WEST" (1906 - 1953), "A Retrospective Exhibition of the Paintings by W. R. Leigh"

Graphic Magazine section from the Chicago Sunday Tribune

Clipping from El Palacio "The Narrowing Circle"

Newspaper article from Milwaukee "Journal" on William R. Leigh's book "Frontiers of Enchantment" whose sketches supplement Carl Akeley's work in Africa

Newspaper article in "The Dallas Times Herald" on "African Trip Inspires New Fashion Note" with photos of fashions by Ethel T. Leigh

CUE Magazine article on William R. Leigh as the "Last Frontier's Painter"

Issue of "The American Girl" magazine with Leigh's Zuni Indian girl on the cover

Cardboard etched proof of article for short advertisement for "Frontiers of Enchantment"