Abstract This collection consists of the drafts of a biography of the author's father Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919) and typescripts of his letters. There is also background material on Julian's father, Robert Walter Weir (1803-1889). Both men were prominent American artists from New York state. The collection is typescripts of various drafts of the biography which was published in 1960 under the title of The life and letters of J. Alden Weir. The...

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, about the life of J. Alden Weir during the year of 1852. The draft contains information about J. Alden Weir's ancestors and Robert Walter Weir's early career as an artist.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, about the life of Julian Alden Weir during the year of 1852. The draft concerns J. Alden Weir's ancestors and Robert Walter Weir's early career.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, about the life of Julian Alden Weir during his childhood. The draft concerns J. Alden Weir's life as a child at West Point.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, which contains information on the brotherly relationship of John Ferguson Weir and Julian Alden Weir.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, concerns Julian Alden Weir's trip to London.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, which discusses J. Alden Weir's early childhood.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, about the life of Julian Alden Weir. The draft describes an art studio of Robert Walter Weir and the birth of Julian Alden Weir.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa. 1926-1960, about the life of Julian Alden Weir. The draft describes civilian life at West Point.

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Dorothy Weir Young draft, written circa 1926-1960, of a letter from Robert Walter Weir to Julian Alden Weir. The letter concerns art casts and account payable.