Edward H. Dwight Papers

Drake, Daniel, 1785-1852

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Scientist and physician; founder of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. From the description of Daniel Drake letter to Charles D. Meigs [manuscript], 1847 June 19. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 505834256 Biographical note: Daniel Drake received his early medical training in Cincinnati, Ohio as an apprentice of Dr. William Goforth and engaged in practice in that city. After studying medicine formally at the University of Pennsylvania (1805, 1816)...

Audubon, John Woodhouse, 1812-1862

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John James Audubon (1785-1851), known as the American Woodsman, is a legend as a naturalist and bird artist. He was not the first person to attempt to paint and describe all the birds in America, but his unique technique of depicting his subjects dramatically contributed to his renown. His technique of painting freshly killed specimens surrounded by their natural habitats added a wealth of knowledge to the emerging discipline of ornithology in the nineteenth century. Aud...

Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

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Naturalist, ornithologist, and artist, known for his Birds of America. From the description of Letters received, 1831-1853. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 56506202 Audubon was an American artist and ornithologost. From the guide to the John James Audubon letters and drawings, 1805-1892 (inclusive), 1805-1847 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) John James Audubon was a painter and ornithologist. Born in ...

Corwine, Aaron Houghton, 1802-1830

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Peale, Raphaelle, 1774-1825

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Painter; Philadelphia, Pa. Son of Charles Willson Peale. From the description of Raphaelle Peale letter, 1816 Sept. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122566086 ...

Duncanson, Robert S., 1821-1872

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Robert S. Duncanson (b. 1817, New York; d. 1872), black American professional painter. From the description of Duncanson, Robert S., 1821-1872 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10568039 The first African American artist to achieve international acclaim, painter Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1872) settled in 1840 in Cincinnati. Sponsored by anti-slavery groups, Duncanson traveled widely in Canada and Europe during the 1860s, exhibiting and selling his pai...

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Dwight, Edward H., 1919-1981

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Museum director. From the description of Edward H. Dwight papers, 1967-1980. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155547322 Art historian and museum director. Born in Cincinnati, Dwight held posts at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Milwaukee Art Center, and the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute. He was particularly interested in American painting. From the description of Edward H. Dwight papers, 1950-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86132...

Audubon, Victor Gifford, 1809-1860

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Victor Gifford Audubon, son of the naturalist and illustrator John James Audubon, served as business manager for his father, and worked to promote and sell his father's works. From the description of Victor Gifford Audubon collection, 1845-1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80153832 From the description of Victor Gifford Audubon collection, 1845-1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702152756 Victor Gifford Audubon, son of the illustrator and naturalist John James ...