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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

1035 Items

Front cover of the American Rifleman

Newspaper article from "The New York Times Book Review", "An Artist's Memories of Africa" about William R. Leigh's book "Frontiers of Enchantment"

Two newspaper "Book A Day" reviews of William R. Leigh's book "Frontiers of Enchantment"

Newspaper article from "The Dallas Morning News", "West's Art Needs Size, Dean of Painters Says" with photo of William R. Leigh and wife, Ethel

Newspaper clipping of article "Historic Moment at Jamestown Relived in Painting by W.R. Leigh with image of "Pocahontas" the Rescue of Captain John Smith

Reminder note of an appointment

September 7, 1950 | ink on paper

Memo to Mr. Leigh regarding "information that came to light this summer in Deerfield"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

An essay about painting, writing and sculpture

January 12, 1944 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Sidney R. Fleisher to W. R. Leigh of need to report all offers for sale of rights to plays

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Handwritten short essay "Papago Weaving Grain Basket"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"The very lap of luxury"

Caption for Leigh's painting "Waterpockets"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"The Word of God"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Water Hole Group"

Diary by MRL of W. R. Leigh's African expeditions, the Akeley expedition of 1926-27, and the Clark-Carlisle trip of 1928

Envelope associated with letter 3876.2459

"Natural History" magazine containing Leigh's article, "Painting the Background for the African Hall Groups"

"Visions of Yesterday"

"The Geant Eland Group"

"Story of a Wild Indian"