Hartley Burr Alexander papers, 1897-2000 (bulk 1908-1938).

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Hartley Burr Alexander papers, 1897-2000 (bulk 1908-1938).

The collection contains the papers of Hartley Burr Alexander relating to his teaching career, his writings and musical compositions, his work on architectural inscriptions and decoration, and his work on Indian art in North America. It includes correspondence, manuscripts, music manuscripts, programs, clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, blueprints, architectural slides, and Indian ledger paintings.

8.0 cubic ft.

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