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Creator:
Macbeth, William, 1851-1917  Search this
Subject:
Macbeth Gallery  Search this
Place of publication, production, or execution:
United States
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet, (9 items on partial microfilm reel)
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary:
A family genealogy; four diaries in which Macbeth describes his family, life and work in Ireland, travelling to the U.S., working for Frederick Keppel and Co., his courtship to Jessie Walker, travels, starting the Macbeth Gallery, and other routine matters; two travel journals from European trips, an obituary from AMERICAN ART NEWS, and a clipping. The diaries and journals contain notes by Macbeth's granddaughter, Phoebe C. Macbeth.
Citation:
William Macbeth papers, 1870-1919. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm roll 3091 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Biography Note:
Art dealer, New York, N.Y. Operated Macbeth Gallery.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated by Macbeth's grandchildren, Phoebe C. Macbeth and William Macbeth,II
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Theme:
Diaries  Search this
Research and writing about art  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)7936
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)210104
AAA_collcode_macbwill
Theme:
Diaries
Research and writing about art
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_210104