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Archives of American Art
Frank B. Mayer letter
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mayefrab
- Creators:
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Mayer, Frank Blackwell, 1827-1899
- Dates:
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1864 Nov. 21
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mayer in Paris to Henry R. Schoolcraft in Washington, D.C. affirming his dedication to depicting the North American Indian in his paintings and thanking Schoolcraft for encouraging Mayer to pursue the subject.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, specialized in North American Indian subjects and colonial themes; Baltimore, Md.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D9 (fr. 716-718) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1955-1962 by Charles E. Feinberg, an active donor and friend of AAA.
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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Painting, American -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indian art -- North America | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- Maryland -- Baltimore | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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