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Collection: William R. Leigh Manuscript Collection

1068 Items

1928 | ink on paper

Four copies of "Clipt Wings" typescript copyrighted in 1928

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Public"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The vapid sound and brassy impudence of impotent ignorance"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"James' Matrimonial Venture"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"Ideas"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

List of unusual words

1930s | ink on paper

Draft essay on "Christ"

early 20th century | ink on paper

List of 52 drawings made for "Frontiers of Enchantment"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Typescripts of untitled work regarding "Art Museums"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Notes for the manuscript of "My Life"

April 22, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Ethel Traphagan Leigh describing climate, the Wakomba tribe and their lifestyle

September 14, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to Ethel describing drive to Nairobi

December 19 - 23, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh in Uganda to Ethel describing plans to leave Uganda

September 12, 1883 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to his mother requesting information about himself and his father

January 13, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to his mother concerning refusal to attend Wagner on Sunday

September 7, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to Mother regarding school fees and obtaining a teacher to learn more German and French

January 25, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to Mother inquiring about the future prospects of his relatives,Tommy, Rawleigh, Watkins and Colstone

June 4, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding his trip to Venice

October 28, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother recalling Miss Raupp at Chiemsee dances, his afternoon painting schedule, and etchings sent home and to art dealer

March 30, 1886 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding money, walk through countryside and proposed trip to Tyrol