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early 20th century | ink on glossy card stock

Magazine-quality black and white photographs of Leigh's paintings "El Capitan, Kayenta, Arizona" and "Storm Sky Over the Rockies, Wyoming"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Handwritten short essay "Shelling Corn" about the Havasupai in Cataract Canyon

early 20th century | ink on paper

"I sent my prayers"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"These facts should be self evident to all"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Lion Group"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"The Lily began to dance and sing"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"Idealism"

February 8, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother describing the Munich Carnival season with costumes and balls taking place

April 17, 1952 | ink on paper

Typed note regarding the return of "Buffalo Drive" from being photographed

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The MasterMind"

August 1958 | ink on paper

Article and photo of William R. Leigh's "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" on display at the Old North Church in Boston

early 20th century | ink on paper

Notecard caption for Leigh's painting "The Murderer"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"With books and work and healthful play"

early 20th century

First draft for the caption to Leigh's painting "Buffalo Drive"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The How and What Men"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Hist!"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Essay on Hell

September 13, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother asking why she fears art will detain him in Europe a year longer

early 20th century | ink on paper

Envelope containing several copies of the caption for Leigh's painting "Buffalo Drive"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

An essay regarding Americans their lingo and difference from others