Archives of American Art

Thomas Casilear Cole papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.colethca
Creators:
Cole, Thomas Casilear, 1888-1976
Dates:
1750-1976
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
18.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Biographical and genealogical data including early Cole family letters and writings, 1750-1900; correspondence of Cole and family including letters from owners of Cole portraits, friends and associates (see list of correspondents below); diaries, ca. 1904-1928; ca. 150 poems, articles and commentary by Cole and other including a report of Charles Melville Dewey's comments on the work of Albert Pinkham Ryder; financial records of household expenses and portraits painted; works of art including 5 x 7 self-portrait in oil, and sketches; also includes exhibition catalogs, clippings, and other printed material; and photgraphs of Cole, his family and friends, and photographs of portraits painted.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, portrait painter.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1973-1977 by Thomas Casilear Cole.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Citation
Thomas Casilear Cole papers. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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