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Archives of American Art
Perkins Harnly papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.harnperk
- Creators:
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Harnly, Perkins, 1901-1986
- Dates:
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1946-1985
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.1 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical fact sheets, 1971; postcards from Harnly to Bill Alexander; correspondence; writings, including the manuscripts, "Somersault, Nature's Undesirable," 1964, and "My Kingdon for a Hearse," 1971, and short stories; financial material; a watercolor drawing by Harnly entitled, "Millie, the Messy Old Mermaid"; clippings and exhibition-related material; and photographs of Harnley and of his works of art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Perkins Harnly (1901-1986) was a painter, illustrator, and watercolorist, who depicted Victorian furnishings and interiors and was from Culver City, Calif. Mr. Harnly illustrated for Index of American Design (25 pictures), 1938-1941.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 3768-3769 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Bill Alexander was a friend of Harnley.
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.
Keywords
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