Thornton Oakley diaries 1908, 1919–1953

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Thornton Oakley diaries 1908, 1919–1953

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Diaries kept by American illustrator Thornton Oakley (1881–1953), a student of illustrator Howard Pyle, founder of the Brandywine School. Oakley uses the diaries largely as datebooks, but notes significant personal and world events, including his brief personal reactions.

36 items; (2 boxes)

eng,

University of Delaware Library - Special Collections

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Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953

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American artist Howard Pyle (1853-1911), who founded the Brandywine School of Art, was one of the pre-eminent illustrators of his time. Four of these students are represented in this collection: Thornton Oakley (1881-1953), Violet Oakley (1874-1961), Henry J. Peck (1880-1964), and Frank E. Schoonover (1877-1972). From the description of Frank E. Schoonover - Thornton Oakley correspondence related to Howard Pyle, 1912-1953. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 6677103...