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Augustus Saint-Gaudens papers

 Collection
Identifier: ML-4
ML-4

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Description

The papers of Augustus Saint-Gaudens contain correspondence, manuscripts, pencil sketches, financial and legal documents, photographs, newspaper clippings and printed matter related to Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the Cornish Colony and members of his extended family, including his son Homer Saint-Gaudens (1880-1958), his nephew Paul Saint-Gaudens (1900-1954), his sister-in law Annetta Johnson Saint-Gaudens (1869-1943), his brother Louis Saint-Gaudens (1854-1913), as well as other members of the Saint-Gaudens and Dolley families. Of note are several drafts of Augustus Saint-Gaudens autobiography "Reminiscences" completed, after his death, by his son Homer as well as documents related to the establishment of the Peter Cooper memorial at Cooper Union, New York.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1869 - 1950
  • 1848 - 1985

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

78 linear ft (107 boxes)

1 Digital File(s)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907), sculptor. Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, pencil sketches, financial and legal documents, photographs, newspaper clippings and printed matter related to Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the Cornish Colony and members of his extended family.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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