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Edgar Scudder Hamilton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS122

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The papers contain primarily personal correspondence from Edgar to his family, expressing the concerns, aspirations, and lifestyle of a struggling portrait artist. There are also some photographs of Hamilton and other family members, also photographs and photocopies of art works by Hamilton. Also there is a biographical sketch of Hamilton, excerpted from a family history, a San Antonio newspaper clipping, and one article concerning the Paris prize won by Hamilton. The papers were donated in 1982 by Hamilton's great-niece, Mrs. Warren W. [Evelyn] Moorman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1815-1978

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1.00 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Hamilton's great-niece, Mrs. Evelyn Moorman, in 1982.

Subject

Title
Guide to the Edgar Scudder Hamilton Papers
Author
Compiled by Lisa Pena
Date
2014
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Mary Couts Burnett Library Repository

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