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titleJohn Ferguson Weir papers, 1838-1957 (inclusive), 1861-1928 (bulk).
repositoryYale University Library
descriptionCorrespondence, addresses and writings, papers relating to the Yale School of the Fine Arts, and other papers of John F. Weir, artist, painter and first director of the Yale School of the Fine Arts, serving from 1869-1913. Correspondents include many persons prominent in the art world between 1870 and 1920. There is also much material on the origins and development of art education in this country and at Yale.

Location: LSF-Request for Use at Manuscripts and Archives
Call Number: MS 550
extent12 linear ft.
formatsCorrespondence Writings Notes
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkhttp://www.library.yale.edu/mssa/redirect/findaid.php?num=0550&typ=ms
record sourcehttp://orbis.library.yale.edu
finding aidFiinding aid is available in repository and on Internet.
acquisition informationGift of Mrs. James DeWolf Perry, 1939; gift of DeWolf Perry, 1977; transferred from departmental publications, 2002
updated03/16/2023 10:30:02
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