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Weir, John F. (John Ferguson), 1841-1926

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1841 - 1926

biographical statement

Citation:
Ancestry.com, Nov. 19, 2010 (John Ferguson Weir; b. 1841; occupation: painter, teacher, director of Yale School of Fine Arts)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John Ferguson Weir correspondence, 1873-1920

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 11
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence of John Ferguson Weir dated from December 18, 1873 to July 1, 1920 primarily from West Point. The letters concern artwork, family events, and future exhibitions.

Dates: 1873-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 511, Weir family papers

William Bayard Weir riddle book, 1878 March

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 511 Series 10
Scope and Contents note

Contains a riddle book belonging to William Bayard Weir, dated circa March 1878. Riddles are collected by famous authors on various subjects including scriptures and anagrams. The joke book was made by William's sister-in-law, Anna C. Weir and six envelopes contain loose papers found between pages of the book.

Dates: 1878 March
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 511, Weir family papers

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