Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Frederick B. Duncan Scrapbook on Marshall D. Smith, 1944-circa 1990s

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.duncfred
Creators:
Duncan, Frederick B., d. 1974
Dates:
1944-circa 1990s
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:
Compiled by Frederick Duncan, this dismantled scrapbook contains eighty pen and ink letters in the form of captioned cartoons by the Chicago painter Marshall D. Smith to Duncan. The art works illustrate the events of their friendship, Duncan's growing family, boats, and the city of Chicago. Included is a typescript by Duncan describing his friendship with Smith and the context of specific cartoons. Also found are an additonal seven cartoons and one Christmas card that were not included in the scrapbook. Photographs depict paintings by Smith owned by Duncan.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Compiled by Frederick Duncan, this dismantled scrapbook contains eighty pen and ink letters in the form of captioned cartoons by the Chicago painter Marshall D. Smith to Duncan. The art works illustrate the events of their friendship, Duncan's growing family, boats, and the city of Chicago. Included is a typescript by Duncan describing his friendship with Smith and the context of specific cartoons. Also found are an additonal seven cartoons and one Christmas card that were not included in the scrapbook. Photographs depict paintings by Smith owned by Duncan.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Marshall D. Smith (1874-1973) was a Chicago painter and friend of Frederick B. Duncan.

Administration

Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1996 by John O. Duncan, son of Frederick B. Duncan.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2022.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
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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.
Preferred Citation
Frederick B. Duncan scrapbook on Marshall D. Smith, 1944-circa 1990s. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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