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Catalog Data

Collection Creator:
Dwight, Edward H., 1919-1981  Search this
Extent:
3.55 Linear feet (Boxes 7-10)
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1950-circa 1979
Scope and Contents:
A large portion of Dwight's Audubon research material consists of sheets of data on individual works and related works, such as those attributed to Audubon but possibly executed by other artists. These data compilation sheets are supplemented by reproductions of Audubon's illustrations in the form of copy prints, transparencies, and printed material. The arrangement of the series reflects the different ways in which Dwight appeared to collate his data. Some files are arranged by date of execution, some by geographical location, some by museum or collection/collector, and some have no obvious arrangement and are labeled "unsorted." Sheets typically list the following data about an individual illustration: artist, subject, place and date done, medium, size, inscription, provenance, bibliography, whether there is an exhibition or Audubon quote or commentary associated with the illustration, and plate number(s) from the Birds of America Havell Edition and others. Also found in the files are index cards, typically listing duplicate and/or additional data about individual illustrations.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Edward H. Dwight papers, 1821-2001, bulk 1950-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.dwigedwa, Subseries 3.4
See more items in:
Edward H. Dwight Papers
Edward H. Dwight Papers / Series 3: Audubon Research Material
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9d41cd573-bd62-4cd5-a9df-0ff0837f25bb
EDAN-URL:
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