A journal of facts, folly & fun 1845 Oct 9-1846 Sep 29.

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A journal of facts, folly & fun 1845 Oct 9-1846 Sep 29.

Volume two of the daily journal of Jervis McEntee, written while attending the Clinton Institute, Clinton, New York. In the journal, McEntee speaks of classes, the weather, family and friends. McEntee, a member of the Philotimian Society, speaks of a meeting on Oct 17, 1845 where the discussion turned to the topic of the Mexican declaration of war. The journal dates from October 9, 1845 to September 29, 1846. Included is a brochure for a gallery exhibition of McEntee's work, March 1, 1888.

118 pages 19.2 cm.

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McEntee, Jervis, 1828-1891

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Jervis McEntee became a landscape artist, having studied under F.E. Church. McEntee also developed a lasting friendship with Edwin Booth. From the description of A journal of facts, folly & fun 1845 Oct 9-1846 Sep 29. (Tulsa City-County Library). WorldCat record id: 226993171 Jervis McEntee (1828-1891) was a landscape painter from New York, N.Y. Born in Rondout, N.Y. From the description of Jervis McEntee papers, 1796, 1848-1905. (Unk...