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Archives of American Art
Photograph of Alexander Wilson's tomb and a receipt
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wilsalex
- Creators:
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Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813
- Dates:
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1801 and [undated]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A photograph of Wilson's tomb and a receipt from Mr. Ames Roberts to Mr. Alex Wilson, May 15, 1801.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) was an ornithologist and sketcher from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D10 (fr. 1745-1747) 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
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Art, American | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Ornithology -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Illustrators | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Ornithologists -- United States | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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