III. Drawings found with Edmund Tweedy's papers
Scope and Contents
Drawings in this group are all annotated on each mat as having been: One of the five sheets found in an old envelope among Mr. Edmund Tweedy's papers. 1859. Titles of drawings are from: (1) captions written on image itself; or are (2) cataloger-assigned titles.
Dates
- Creation: 1859-1880
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English, French, and German.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 linear feet (2 boxes)Biographical / Historical
Edmund Tweedy (ca.1812-1901) was a friend of Henry James, Sr.; his wife, Mary Temple Tweedy (d.1891), was the paternal aunt and guardian of Henry James' Temple cousins.
Arrangement
Arranged in former item number order as received in the repository.
Physical Location
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Creator
- From the Collection: James, William, 1842-1910 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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