George B. Simpson papers, 1867-1887.

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George B. Simpson papers, 1867-1887.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/427899809

Collection consists of twenty letters retained by George B. Simpson of Dundee, Scotland, mostly dealing with his apparent activities as an art dealer, restorer or curator.

0.1 cubic ft. (1 folder)

Newberry Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7476836

Newberry Library

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Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Midwest manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Campbell, Colin, 1947-

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Cassie, James

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Simpson, George B., fl. 1867-1887.

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Nothing is known about George B. Simpson, who appears to have been a Scottish art dealer or curator in the second half of the nineteenth century. From the description of George B. Simpson papers, 1867-1887. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 427899809 ...