Jack Butler Yeats collection. [1888-1942].

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Jack Butler Yeats collection. [1888-1942].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/660197509

The collection consists of letters written by Jack B. Yeats to Sarah Purser (1888-1889) and to a Mr. Quinn, humorous sketches, and a sketchbook for "La La Noo" (1942).

2 cm of textual records. -- ca. 20 drawings.

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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SNAC Resource ID: 7952340

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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Yeats, Jack B. (Jack Butler), 1871-1957

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Irish artist and author. From the description of Jack Butler Yeats papers, 1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982120 Jack Butler Yeats was an Irish painter and illustrator. He was the younger brother of the poet, William Butler Yeats. From the description of Jack Butler Yeats collection of papers, [1899-1955]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517346 From the guide to the Jack Butler Yeats collection of papers, 1899-1955, (The New Yor...

Quinn, John, 1870-1924

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John Quinn (1870-1924) was a corporation lawyer in New York City who amassed an important private collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture as well as books and manuscripts of contemporary authors. In addition to promoting modern and avant-garde art in all forms, he particularly encouraged the work of members of the Irish Literary Revival, the artists of the Paris School, and English and American writers of his time. In 1923 he sold his manuscript and library holdings to subsidize his art ...

Purser, Sarah, 1848-1943

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Sarah Purser was an Irish portrait painter. From the description of Sarah Purser fonds. [ca. 1900]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 676749943 ...