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828 Items

March 3, 1932 | ink on paper

Transcript of letter from Terry to Leigh about her readings of "Black Peril"

July 29, 1930 | ink on paper

Thank you note from Sara K. Burton to Miss Traphagen upon receiving a copy of "Clipt Wings" and an article on "The French Fashion Factory"

1933 | ink on paper

Unbound final draft of "Western Ponies" with introduction and printer's proof

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"Love"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Believe me, if all those endearing young charms…"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"Blook and Ability"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Notes on two-headed monster, Priestcraft and Capital

early 20th century | pencil on paper

List of ideas for stories and books to be written

September 22, 1951 | ink on paper

Newspaper article and photo of painting "Hopi Driving a Bargain" from the Christian Science Monitor

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Biographical Sketch of William Robinson Leigh, N.A." It is typed in shorthand with references to his marriages, education, travels, paintings (and where they were housed), writings, and address

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"Come gather around"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Notes for the manuscript of "My Life"

May 20, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Ethel Traphagan Leigh describing the killing of an eleven foot python, the acquisition of animals for Ackeley's collection, and the unsuccessful search for a plains camp site

September 30, 1926 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Ethel regarding finishing a view of Kenya painting and stretching canvases

January 16, 1927 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh in Eldama Ravine, Kenya to Ethel describing his travels to Victoria Lake with car troubles and getting lost

November 7, 1883 | ink on paper

Letter from Leigh to his mother regarding his improved spelling and enclosing a letter to his Pa

May 11, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother reporting veterans parade, "King's" carriage ride, and Leigh maintaining that his "health was neglected in America"

October 5, 1884 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother decorated with border sketches of trees at Chiensee, a still life with pistols and a skull, and boots bought by Meyer and also mentioning Mr. Hugh Newell

February 22, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother hoping for a trip to Venice at Easter and explaining his hope to have new inspiration for drawing

June 22, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Leigh to his mother regarding students' life-size nude drawings and award recipients