Archives of American Art

Charles Robert Knight papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.knigchar
Creators:
Knight, Charles Robert, 1874-1953
Dates:
[ca. 1948-1961]
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Gift
Loan portion (on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Books and periodicals illustrated by Knight and miscellaneous writings.
Scope and Contents
(Reel 73): Draft of unpublished, unfinished autobiography; reminiscences of granddaughter; career outline and articles.
Scope and Contents
Gift: Books and periodicals, 1935-1961, written and/or illustrated by Knight, including: ANIMAL DRAWING, 1947; BEFORE THE DAWN OF HISTORY, 1935; LIFE THROUGH THE AGES, 1949; PREHISTORIC MAN, 1949. Periodicals include MD, JUNIOR NATURAL HISTORY, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, and SCHOLASTIC TEACHER.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Illustrator.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 73 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor and lender, Lucy Knight Steel, is Charles Knight's daughter.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Loan portion: Patrons must use microfilm copy.
Conditions Governing Access
Unfilmed portion: Use requires an appointment.

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