Harriet Collins Allen papers relating to Solon Borglum

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Harriet Collins Allen papers relating to Solon Borglum

1897-1925

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The papers of art patron Harriet Collins Allen measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1897-1925. Found within the papers are letters primarily written by Solon Borglum and his wife, Emma to Harriet Collins Allen. The letters were written from Omaha, London, Paris, and New York and provide a cursory overview of some of the events in Borglum's career and insights into his relationship with his older brother sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Borglum writes about meeting and working with other sculptors in Paris and New York and his wife writes about conflicts between the two brothers and exhibitions of Solon's work. Also found within the papers are clippings, a brochure for Borglum's book <emph render="italic">A Comparative Analysis of Natural Forms and Their Relation to the Human Figure</emph>, and photographs of Borglum in his studio and of his works.

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Allen, Harriet Collins.

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Patron of sculptor Solon Borglum; Cincinnati, Ohio. Allen and her husband Dr. Samuel Allen, befriended sculptor Solon Borglum while he was studying at the Cincinnati Art School, 1895-1897. Borglum was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and is best known for western American subjects. From the description of Harriet Collins Allen papers relating to Solon Borglum, 1897-1925. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81992697 ...

Borglum, Solon Hannibal, 1868-1922

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Sculptor. From the description of Solon Hannibal Borglum papers, 1886-1969 (bulk 1900-1922). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71062019 Solon H. Borglum (1868-1922) was a sculptor from Wilton, Conn. Brother of Gutzon Borglum, carver of presidential busts on Mt. Rushmore. Solon was married to Emma Vignal. Monica Borglum Davies, Borglum's daughter, collaborated with her husband, Alfred, on a biography of Solon, published in 1974. Monica did most of the re...

Harriet Collins Allen

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Harriet Collins Allen and her husband, Dr. Samuel Allen, befriended sculptor Solon Borglum while he was studying at the Cincinnati Art Academy in the mid-1890s. Solon Hannibal Borglum was born December 22, 1868 in Ogden, Utah. He was the younger brother of noted sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Both brothers spent their early lives on a ranch near Omaha, Nebraska. From 1883 to 1884, Solon and Gutzon traveled to California where Gutzon studied art and both earned a living at ranc...

Borglum, Emma Vignal, 1864-1934

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Wife of Solon Hannibal Borglum, the sculptor. From the description of Letter : to Mr. Bargy, April 10. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32452481 ...

Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941

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Sculptor. From the description of Gutzon Borglum letters to John A. Stewart, 1914 and [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515632 American, 1867-1918. From the description of John Ruskin, Seated [sculpture]. [19--] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906576 Artist, author, and sculptor. Full name: John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum. From the description of Gutzon Borglum papers, 1895-1960 (bulk 1912-1941). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77...