Speight, Francis, 1896-1989

Francis Speight was born in North Carolina, and fought in World War I. He was educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and later taught at the Academy for many years. He made his name as a realist, painting gritty landscapes of suburban Philadelphia and the mill towns of Manayunk and Conshocken. He preferred to paint on location, and won several local and national awards for his work. Late in his career he moved to Greenville, North Carolina, to serve as artist-in-residence at East Carolina University.

From the description of Francis Speight letter to Dr. Dixon, 1954 July 26. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 71790539

Francis Speight, b. 1896, Painter of Philadelphia, Pa.

Born in North Carolina.

From the description of Oral history interview with Francis Speight, 1987 Apr. 4-5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646397362

Painter; Philadelphia, Pa.

Born in North Carolina.

From the description of Francis Speight interviews, 1987 Apr. 4-1987 Apr. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220186916