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Archives of American Art
Oliver Hazard Perry papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.perroliv
- Creators:
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Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1842-1913
- Dates:
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1856-1887
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Four diaries kept by Perry; 1 address book; a scrapbook; and 3 photographs of Perry by George C. Cox.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter; Elmhurst, L.I., N.Y. Was the grandson of Commodore O.H. Perry of the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Spent most of his painting career in Elmhurst, Long Island.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 1128 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Four diaries: Returned to the donor for study purposes, January 1977.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Oliver H. Perry, is the grandson of the artist.
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, Modern -- 19th century -- History -- New York (State) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Scrapbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Cox, George Collins, 1851-1902 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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