Mowbray, H. Siddons (Harry Siddons), 1858-1928 Search this
Extent:
0.4 Linear feet (Box 1)
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1873-1957
Scope and Contents:
This series contains scattered correspondence from artists, colleagues, and art organizations to Harry Siddons Mowbray. Personal correspondence consists of letters from Mowbray's adoptive father and uncle, George Mowbray and some scattered family members. Correspondents include George Mowbray, James Carroll Beckwith, Edwin Blashfield, Bryson Burroughs, Charkes McKim and William R. Mead. Also found are extensive condolence letters and thank you notes written to Florence Mowbray upon her husband's death and for copies of a biography of her husband, respectively. Other letters are to Mowbray's grandson, Harry Siddons Mowbray, Jr.. There is also a letter to Mowbray's son George.
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Collection Citation:
Harry Siddons Mowbray and Mowbray family papers, 1872-1976. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Glass plate negatives in this collection were digitized in 2019 with funding provided by the Smithsonian Women's Committee.