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early 20th century | pencil on paper

"American Philosophy"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Water Hole Group"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

An essay regarding Americans their lingo and difference from others

February 8, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter with envelope from Leigh to Mother describing the Munich Carnival season with costumes and balls taking place

early 20th century | ink on paper

Newspaper article theatre review of "Elizabeth, the Queen," staged at the Garrick Theatre, Philadelphia

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Handwritten short essay "Papago Weaving Grain Basket"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Caption for Leigh's painting "The Culprit"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"Did you ever see a raccoon dance?"

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Two Acorns"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Draft "The Educated Fool"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Essay about the psychology of the newly rich

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Gorilla Group"

early 20th century | pencil on paper

"The Sink Hole, second part"

September 6, 1885 | ink on paper

Letter and envelope from Chiemsee to his mother regarding his mother's suggestion that he enter the painting class

early 20th century | pencil on paper

Essay on competition

early 20th century | ink on paper

Typed short essay of "Navaho Weaver"

April 17, 1952 | ink on paper

Typed note regarding the return of "Buffalo Drive" from being photographed

early 20th century | ink on paper

"Two Acorns"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Draft of "God"

early 20th century | ink on paper

Draft of "There lived a gay young Katydid"