James Lawrence Claghorn papers

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James Lawrence Claghorn papers

1849-1882

Letters (1849-1856), business records (1849-1856), a visitors' register (1873-1885), and a scrapbook (ca. 1866-1885) concern the acquisition of paintings and prints for Claghorn's collection.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6743503

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