Smith, William Russell, 1815-1896

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Birth 1812
Death 1896
Americans,

Biographical notes:

Painter, Russell Smith, was employed in 1844 Summer, to sketch for William Barton Rogers, professor at the University of Virginia and head of the Virginia Geological Survey. (see letter, Berkeley to Ricketts, 1974 April 24, filed with item).

From the description of Painting of the University of Virginia from the toll gate, 1844. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 57620796

Russell Smith was a painter, born in Scotland, and immigrated to western Pennsylvania. His interest in the theatre lead to his designing curtains and other theatrical details. He also executed architectural scenes and landscapes.

From the description of Diary, 1883-1892. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122524179

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Occupations:

  • Artists
  • Painter

Places:

  • Southwest Mountains (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Buck Elbow Mountain (Albemarle County, Va.) (as recorded)
  • Turk's Gap (Albemarle County, Va.) (as recorded)
  • Pasture Fence Mountains (Albemarle County, Va.) (as recorded)
  • Rivanna River (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Blue Ridge Mountains (as recorded)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Brown's Cove (Albemarle County, Va.) (as recorded)
  • Casco Bay (Me.) (as recorded)
  • Ragged Mountains (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Brown's Gap (Albemarle County, Va.) (as recorded)

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