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titleWilliam H. Thomson papers, 1912-1950.
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionA scrapbook from the Thomson Galleries; scattered photographs; and a letter.

REEL D32: A scrapbook, 1912-1950, containing clippings on exhibitions at the Thomson Galleries; and four letters of thanks from the Detroit Institute of Art for paintings donated to it by Thomson.

REEL D8: Two photographs signed by Gutzon Borglum depicting models of his sculpture on Mt. Rushmore under construction. One of the photographs is inscribed by Borglum "for Mr. Wm. H. Thomson".

REEL 1817 (fr. 760-761): A photograph of art dealer John Levy,annotated by him "To my old friend Wm. H. Thomson, with my highest regards, John Levy." Photographed by Pach Brothers, N.Y.

UNMICROFILMED: A black and white portrait photograph of Norman F. Wells, inscribed "To Bill Thomson with sincere good wishes Norman F. Wells, January 4, 1937."
extent9 items. reels D8, D32 and 1817
formatsScrapbooks Photographs Correspondence
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkn/a
record sourcehttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/william-h-thomson-papers-6105
acquisition informationDonated by Mrs. William H. Thomson, owner of Thomson Galleries, 1956-1958.
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