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Classification: Manuscripts

Image Title Creator Culture Accession # Materials/Techniques
Two page document written in the Cherokee syllabary Native American, Cherokee 4026.5485
Newspaper advertisement from "New York Herald Tribune, Books" for William R. Leigh's book "Frontiers of Enchantment" American 4127.760.19-.20
"Blue Pants" William Robinson Leigh American 4017.2474-.1 ink on paper
"The Democratic Cult of Know-Nothing" William Robinson Leigh American 4027.8520.10
Envelope containing several copies of the caption for Leigh's painting "Buffalo Drive" American 4017.2378 ink on paper
"Let Us Not Despond" William Robinson Leigh American 4017.393b-.2 ink on paper
Diary by MRL of W. R. Leigh's African expeditions, the Akeley expedition of 1926-27, and the Clark-Carlisle trip of 1928 American 5317.797-.2
Unsigned letter to John Brown Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee 4026.8438-.3
Newspaper article from Bangor, ME “Commercial”, “Early West Lives Vividly in Leigh Art Exhibition”, regarding Leigh’s painting “Custer’s Last Fight” American 4127.760.35-.36
"What is Art" American 4027.8409.1-.4 pencil on paper
Unreleased article "Governor of Maryland Presents Award to W. R. Leigh" with enclosed copy of Governor McKeldin's speech American 4027.8520.25
"Here I ate breakfast" William Robinson Leigh American 4017.2498 ink on paper
Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding his solo visit to Prien am Chiemsee and brief and unpleasant encounter with acquaintances William Robinson Leigh American 3876.2233
Two page newspaper articles in the "Worcester Evening Gazette", "Spring Comes to New York and With It, Art Exhibits", mentioning William R. Leigh's career and experience American 4127.760.51
A review of "Buffalo Hunt", a painting by William R. Leigh American 4027.8520.31
"GOD" William Robinson Leigh American 4017.388b ink on paper
Copy of memo signed D. R. to Mrs. Leigh regarding clutch pedal on Mr. Leigh's car American 3827.8334
Charles M. Russell's last will and testament American TU2009.39.4
Letter and envelope from Chiemsee to his mother regarding his mother's suggestion that he enter the painting class American 3876.2200 ink on paper
Multiple newspaper clippings on Leigh's death at home at age 88 American 4117.763.4