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Research material on the artist Maynard Dixon by Wesley M. Burnside. Materials include correspondence, periodical clippings, original and edited papers, and two signed documents by Dixon.

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Artwork, original and reproduced. Original work includes sketches in pen and ink and pencil, work in water color, and designs for family Christmas cards.

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Dorothy Weir Young correspondence written circa September 9, 1926 to September 3, 1945. The letters concern the artistic work of her father, Julian Alden Weir and the work on her book. Also includes two drafts of letters written in French by Dorothy Weir Young.

Scope and Contents note From the Collection: Collection consists primarily of handwritten and typewritten drafts of her book, The Life and Letters of J. Alden Weir. These drafts are liberally marked with corrections such as additions and instructions for omissions. Some are in her handwriting; some may be in the hand of Lawrence Chisolm. Filed with the drafts are several lists of sources consulted for reference in compiling the manuscripts. Correspondence concerning the book and some original artwork by Dorothy Weir Young complete the...

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Dorothy Weir Young papers, written circa December 18, 1945 to 1960, includes a self-compiled book of poetry, newspaper article about Dorothy, a Red Cross Certificate signed by President Harry Truman, a memorandum book containing information on West Point, a notebook labeled "Cash Book" containing research notes.

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Photocopy of a handwritten aubiography. Leigh writes about his life and career as a prominent artist of the American West.

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Handwritten and signed letters dated February 10 and June 14. The year of their composition is uncertain. These manuscripts relate to Remington's attempt to get some of his works published.

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Sale catalogs and circulars, exhibition announcements, prints of Russell's art works, news and magazine articles and clippings, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to Russell's career as an artist. They document how some of his art work was marketed and published.

Scope and Contents Typewritten and signed letter, newspaper clippings, and a catalog. The letters, dated from March 21, 1928 to April 23, 1930, are addressed to T.C. Abbott of Gilt Edge, Montana and discuss the book Mrs. Russell is compiling of her husband's letters. The book was first published in 1930 and was entitled "Good Medicine: the Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell." The newspaper items cover Charles Russell's death. The Dawson's Book Shop catalog contains a listing of the Charles M....