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A Finding Aid to the Edward W. D. Hamilton Papers, 1876-1943, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.hamiedwa
Creators:
Hamilton, Edward W. D. (Edward Wilbur Dean), 1864-1943
Dates:
1876-1943
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.11 Linear feet
Repository:
The papers of painter Edward W. D. Hamilton date from 1876-1943 and measure 0.11 linear feet. The collection provides scattered documentation of Hamilton's career through an 1876 diploma from grammar school, an 1882 award for "Best Set of Works" from the Normal Art School, Boston, Massachusetts, a resume, a 1942 letter of appreciation from the Alumni of the Massachusetts School of Art, a photograph of art students, and printed material including a 1929 exhibition catalog and news clippings, including an obituary.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of painter Edward W. D. Hamilton date from 1876-1943 and measure 0.11 linear feet. The collection provides scattered documentation of Hamilton's career through an 1876 diploma from grammar school, an 1882 award for "Best Set of Works" from the Normal Art School, Boston, Massachusetts, a resume, a 1942 letter of appreciation from the Alumni of the Massachusetts School of Art, a photograph of art students, and printed material including a 1929 exhibition catalog and news clippings, including an obituary.

Arrangement

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

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Edward W. D. Hamilton (1864-1943) was a portrait painter active in Barton and Kingston, Massachusetts and an educator who taught at the Massachusetts School of Art, Boston. His year of birth is also given as 1862.

Administration

Author
Stephanie Ashley
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Elizabeth Risdon, niece of Edward Hamilton, in 1981 and 1982.
Existence and Location of Copies
The collection was digitized in 2023 and is available on the Archives of American Art website.
Processing Information
The papers were microfilmed after receipt on reels 2813 and 3002. The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Stephanie Ashley in 2023, and was digitized in 2023.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Preferred Citation
Edward W. D. Hamilton papers, 1876-1943. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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