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Archives of American Art
William Walcutt papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.walcwill
- Creators:
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Walcutt, William, 1819-1882
- Dates:
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1852-1882
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A handwritten journal regarding his voyage from New York City to London, England, in 1852 (with a transcription by David Walcutt) and a notebook containing notes made during the voyage; a sketchbook, ca. 1853, containing pen and ink and pencil sketches of European monuments, buildings, bridges, and street scenes; and ten letters, 1878-1880, from Walcutt in New York City to his sons Macy and Henry. There are also photocopies including one of Walcutt's death certificate, and a clipping from a Columbus, Oh. newspaper regarding Walcutt's memorial for William Elmore Ide (d. 1873).
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor and painter; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1998 by David Walcutt, William Walcutt's great-great grandson.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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