Papers, 1845-1985 (bulk 1858-1890).

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Papers, 1845-1985 (bulk 1858-1890).

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Unpublished manuscripts, notes and biographical material. The core comprises 23 unpublished manuscripts by Lanman, including his "A Family Monologue", "Artistic Recollections", "Literary Recollections", "Newspaper Recollections", and "Recollections of New York". Also included are Lanman's essays on New York artists and political figures such as John James Audubon, George Catlin, Frederic E. Church, Thomas Cole, and Asher B. Durand. Additional material generated by E. Maurice Bloch includes transcriptions and annotations of Lanman's letters and writings as well as correspondence with his descendants, and a thorough list of his collection of drawings, paintings, and manuscripts.

ca. 1 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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Lanman, Charles, 1819-1895

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Charles Lanman, writer, journalist and amateur painter, was born in Monroe, Michigan, June 15, 1819. He spent much of his career working as a journalist in Monroe and Cincinnati, Ohio. He moved to Washington DC in 1848 and worked as a librarian in various branches of government, including the War Department, the Copyrights Division of the Department of State, the executive library of President Fillmore, and the Interior Department. He wrote several books in his career on topics of travel and wil...

Bloch, E. Maurice

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Art historian, teacher, and collector who championed the study of the history of American art. From the description of E. Maurice Bloch papers, ca. 1925-1989. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 81780982 Biographical/Historical Note E. Maurice Bloch, American art historian, professor, curator and collector, was born in New York City, October 26, 1916, the only child of immigrant parents. His mother, who studie...