Avery family papers, 1780-1920.

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Avery family papers, 1780-1920.

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A collection of Avery family papers, primarily the papers of Samuel Putnam Avery Jr., a New York native who later moved to Hartford. Among the earlier papers is a document signed by John Avery appointing Elbridge Gerry as a delegate to Congress from Massachusetts. Samuel Avery Sr. is represented with receipts. His son's papers begin with an Internal Revenue License to be a wholesale dealer in New York, several items relating to his position as a representative of the United States at the Universal Exposition in Paris (1867). Samuel Avery Jr. was an expert on fine art, and was in charge of the paintings that went to the Exposition. His passport and correspondence round out this portion of the collection. Benjamin Avery, Samuel Jr's uncle, wrote to him from his post as United States Minister to China. A memoriam to Benjamin is included, as well. Other papers relate to Samuel's involvement with art, and other cultural institutions, in New York. He was invited to participate on the American Committee of the Statue of Liberty, The Art Commission for the City of New York, and was made an honorary member of the Association of the Alumni of Columbia College.

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Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904

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American artist, connoisseur, and art dealer, born Mar. 17, 1822 in New York City; died there on Aug. 11, 1904. Avery began his career as an engraver on copper and wood, then established himself as an art dealer in 1865, making annual purchasing trips to Europe each year between 1871 and 1882. He personally knew many American and European artists, whose works he bought, sold and publicized. Avery's connoisseurship was responsible for the formation of numerous private art collections in New York,...

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