| Creator: |
Bush-Brown, Henry Kirke, 1857-1935
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| Date(s): |
1836-1933 |
| Bulk Dates: |
1836-1882 |
| Call Number: |
MSS 0561 |
| Language: |
Materials entirely in
English.
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| Abstract: |
This collection comprises the carbon typescript for an unpublished manuscript titled "Henry Kirke Brown: The Father of American
Sculpture," which was compiled, written, and edited by Henry Kirke Bush-Brown. It additionally includes an abridged version
with the same title, also prepared by Bush-Brown. The typescript contains a description of Henry Kirke Brown's life, transcripts
of his correspondence, photographs of his homes and artistic works, poems, sketches, and a genealogical chart of the Brown
family. Several original letters, poems, photographs, and art are tipped into the typescript.
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| Physical Description: |
1.3 linear feet
(2 boxes)
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| Source: |
Gift of Wayne Craven, 1999. |
| Processing: |
Processed by Marina Dobronovskaya, February 2007. Revised and encoded by Teresa K. Nevins, December 2008. Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard |