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Archives of American Art
James Herring autobiography
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.herrjame
- Creators:
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Herring, James, 1794-1867
- Dates:
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1863
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Herring's handwritten autobiography, March 13, 1863, accompanied by a typescript.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Portrait painter and engraver; New York City. Born in London, moved to U.S. in 1805. Worked as teacher, distiller, librarian, gallery operator and painter. Died in Paris.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2814 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
All photocopies. Originals discarded after microfilming.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in New York Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Mrs. Helen Adams, is the grand-daughter of Caroline Herring and the great-grand-daughter of James Herring.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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Engravers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Portrait painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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