Family papers, 1824-1940.

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Family papers, 1824-1940.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/207147439

This collection of David Claypoole Johnston family papers, from 1824 to 1940, includes a folder of correspondence from 1824 to 1901, and a folder of photographs, newspaper clippings, and genealogical notes. Johnston's correspondence is concerned primarily with his work; i.e., requests for his drawings and prints, commissions for illustrating books, and drawing celebrated persons, etc. One correspondent was Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), one of his art students, to whom he gave advice and encouragement. Also included are several letters from P. K. Foley (1856-1937) to Johnston's daughter, Sarah J. F. Johnston (1850-1925), discussing the sale of Johnston's work. Included in the folder of photographs, clippings, and notes is a typescript of a biographical sketch of Johnston written by C. S. Brigham and published in the Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society in April, 1940.

2 folders (80 items)

American Antiquarian Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7000486

American Antiquarian Society

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Brigham, Clarence S. (Clarence Saunders), 1877-1963

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Clarence Saunders Brigham (1877-1963) began his distinguished library career while a student at Brown University. After graduation in 1899 he was appointed librarian of the Rhode Island Historical Society and in 1908 he left that position to accept the offer of the librarian's post at the American Antiquarian Society. He was named director of the Society in 1930 and was made its president in 1955. He resigned fifty-one years after he began working in Worcester. Brigham was a dedicated librarian ...

Foley, Patrick Kevin, 1856-1937

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Patrick Kevin Foley (1856-1937) was born in Ireland and came to the United States in 1881. He started as a travelling book salesman and later became a general agent for subscription book houses. He developed into a bibliographical expert and a great antiquarian bookseller, starting in business in 1896. His knowledge of New England authors was considerable and in 1897 he published American Authors, 1795-1895. A Bibliography of First and Notable Editions Chronologically Arranged with Notes. Foley ...

Johnston, David Claypoole, 1799-1865

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David Claypoole Johnston (1799-1865), the well-known lithographer and caricaturist, was born in Philadelphia and died in Dorchester, Mass. His publications include: The House That Jeff Built ([Boston] 1863); Scraps (Boston [1828?]-49); Slavery: (Voluntary) As It Exists, North, West, East and South ([S.l., 1870]); and others. From the description of Family papers, 1824-1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207147439 American illustrator. From the description of Aut...