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Archives of American Art
Almira Throop Dwight album
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dwigalmi
- Creators:
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Dwight, Almira Throop
- Dates:
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1841-1866
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Volume(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
"Ladies" album containing: poetry and sentiments from friends and relatives as well as several engravings, a sketch, two calling cards, and a lock of hair. Among the family members who signed are: G[eorge] A[ddison] Throop, Eliza Throop, and James A. Throop. Most of the entries indicate that they were written in Preston (Chenango Co.), N.Y. or in the surrounding towns.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Throops were a family of artists from central New York state.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2803 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This album passed down through the Throop family to Mrs. Olive Cole Smith, granddaughter of the painter Deborah Goldsmith Throop (Mrs. George Addison Throop). Jean Lipman subsequently acquired it in the course of doing research on Goldsmith Throop and gave it to the Archives of American Art.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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