The Clare Leighton collection, 1949-1952.

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The Clare Leighton collection, 1949-1952.

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The Leighton collection consists of material relating to the illustrations by Clare Leighton for 'The book of Psalms, The first psalm of David, The book of Proverbs [and] The book of Ecclesiastes,' published in 1952 by Doubleday, New York. Included are eighteen original drawings for illustrations appearing in the book; four drawings which were not included in the final version; partly touched page proofs for all the published illustrations; a few pieces of correspondence between Leighton and Sabra P. Mallett, art director at the Literary Guild of America and Doubleday & Co., regarding the illustrations; and a sample contract for the proposed work between Leighton and the Literary Guild of America.

0.5 linear feet (1 box).

Georgetown University, Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library

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Georgetown University, Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library

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Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989

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Engraver and writer; born in London, England. Came to the United States in 1939 and became an American citizen in 1945. In addition to membership in the Royal Society of Painters, Etchers and Engravers, London, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts by Colby College, Maine. From the description of Clare Leighton papers, 1931-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86132872 English painter and etcher. From the description of Correspondence to Maxwell Struthe...