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Archives of American Art
Thomas Nast letters
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.nastthom
- Creators:
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Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902
- Dates:
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1874-1896
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Items(on 2 partial microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
REEL D9: A letter to William A. Moore, November 5, 1877, describing his engraving techniques, and to Charles Henry Hart, July 20, 1896, regarding a drawing of Napoleon by Nast.
Scope and Contents
REEL 3161: A letter, 1874, from Nast to "Dear Sir" thanking him for the "complimentary notice" of Nast's art work.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Illustrator, cartoonist; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels D9 (fr. 758-761) and 3161 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Letters on reel D9 donated, 1955-1962, by Charles E. Feinberg, an active donor and friend of AAA. Letter on reel 3161 was transfered from the National Portrait Gallery Library, 1981.
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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Drawing -- Technique | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Engraving -- Technique | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Illustrators -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Printmakers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Moore, William A. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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