Archives of American Art

Oliver Hazard Perry papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.perroliv
Creators:
Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1842-1913
Dates:
1856-1887
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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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