Alexander, Henry, 1860-1894 or 1895

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Painter of primarily of genre scenes, also some lost cityscapes, and still-lifes; San Francisco, California, and New York, N.Y., after 1887.

The San Francisco earthquake destroyed many of Alexander's paintings and records. He committed suicide in New York on May 15, 1894. Death date also cited as 1895.

From the description of Henry Alexander papers, 1879-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220142008

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creatorOf Alexander, Henry, 1860-1894 or 5. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Crockett, Leon O., 1852-1975. Genealogical papers, 1743-1974. Maine Historical Society Library
creatorOf Henry Alexander papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Medical College of South Carolina. Admission cards to lectures. Medical University of South Carolina Libraries
referencedIn Henry Alexander : San Francisco's first native-born artist: typescript, by Lois K. Gordon Archives of American Art
creatorOf Alexander, Henry. Calling card of Henry Alexander, undated. Library of Congress
creatorOf Alexander, Henry, 1860-1895. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
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associatedWith Crockett, Leon O., 1852-1975. person
associatedWith Gordon, Lois K., 1931- person
associatedWith Medical College of South Carolina. corporateBody
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Birth 1860

Death 1894-05-15

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