Papers, 1795-1956, 1795-1852 (bulk)

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Papers, 1795-1956, 1795-1852 (bulk)

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Correspondence, 1796-1852, concerning his art studies in Paris, his paintings, work and social life in Europe and England, other artists and their works, art exhibits, especially of panoramas, financial matters, family news, and letters of introduction. Correspondents include his brothers Peter and Nicholas, his nephew John Vanderlyn, Jr., Aaron Burr, and art agents. Business and professional papers include receipts, promissory notes, accounts, invitations, agreements, contracts, deeds, legal papers, and exhibit pamphlets, 1795-1852. Other items include correspondence and notes of Roswell Randall Hoes concerning Vanderlyn and Hoes' collection of Vanderlyn materials, 1890-1907; manuscript biographies of Vanderlyn by Marius Schoonmaker, ca. 1890, and by William Safford, n.d.; and articles and art catalogs concerning Vanderlyn and his paintings, 1838-1956.

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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Schoonmaker, Marius.

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Safford, William Edwin

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Vanderlyn, Nicholas.

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Hoes, Roswell Randall, 1850-1921

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Naval officer and chaplain. From the description of Roswell Randall Hoes papers, 1799-1912. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451179 Chaplain, U.S. Navy. From the description of Notebooks, [ca. 1900]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58757633 Clergyman and naval chaplain. From the description of Papers, 1871-1873. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70954706 Naval chaplain, historica...

Vanderlyn, John, 1775-1852

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John Vanderlyn was born in Kingston, New York, where he worked for a print shop; he displayed an early aptitude for art, and was able to study with Archibald Robinson and Gilbert Stuart. Under the patronage of Aaron Burr, Vanderlyn became the first American artist to study in France. He exhibited paintings to popular and critical acclaim in America, France, England, and Italy, returning to America in 1815. He painted portraits of several presidents, and created and exhibited panoramas, including...

Vanderlyn, Peter.

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Vanderlyn, John, 1775-1852

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John Vanderlyn was born in Kingston, New York, where he worked for a print shop; he displayed an early aptitude for art, and was able to study with Archibald Robinson and Gilbert Stuart. Under the patronage of Aaron Burr, Vanderlyn became the first American artist to study in France. He exhibited paintings to popular and critical acclaim in America, France, England, and Italy, returning to America in 1815. He painted portraits of several presidents, and created and exhibited panoramas, including...