Page family papers, 1838-1929

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Page family papers, 1838-1929

1838-1929

Primarily papers of Boston artist Walter Gilman Page, including letters to his family written while studying art in Paris at the Academie Julian and other locations, 1885-89. These letters describe life and studies in Paris and exhibitions of his work, including at the Salon. Papers of 1892-1929 relate to Page’s involvement in numerous organizations and committees, among them the Sons of the Revolution, the Public School Art League of America (regarding school room decoration), the Boston Art Club, and New York University’s Hall of Fame. He was also a member of several Boston and Mass. committees, including the Boston School Committee, the Mass. Art Commission, and the Boston Commission on Marking Historical Sites.

5 boxes and 1 v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7003155

Massachusetts Historical Society

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