La Farge, John, 1835-1910
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1835 - 1910
Biography
John La Farge (1835-1910), American painter, muralist, stained glass window maker, decorator, and writer.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Royal Cortissoz papers
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 146
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, a small quantity of personal papers, and printed material relating to the life and career of Royal Cortissoz. Correspondents include Henry Bacon, Bernard Berenson, Joseph Duveen, John La Farge, Clarence Mackay, Whitelaw Reid, Edmund Clarence Stedman, William Winter, and other critics and friends. The personal papers include drafts of articles and lectures by Cortissoz and awards presented to him. Printed material includes copies of writings by Cortissoz,...
Dates:
1864-1955, bulk 1920-1955
La Farge family papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 24
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, writings, financial records, and other papers, principally of John La Farge (1835-1910), American painter, worker in stained glass, and writer; and of his son, Bancel La Farge (1865-1938); and his grandsons, Henry Adams La Farge (1902-1985) and Louis Bancel La Farge (1900-1989). Of special interest is a large file of correspondence between John La Farge and Henry Adams and an unpublished catalogue of La Farge's work by Henry La Farge. The papers of Louis...
Dates:
1850-1990
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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La Farge family papers
Henry Adams La Farge papers relating to a catalogue raisonné of works by John La Farge
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 653
Abstract:
The collection consists of material created and accumulated by Henry Adams La Farge and others in the course of researching and compiling an unpublished catalogue raisonné of works by the American artist John La Farge. Material includes descriptive text and photographic reproductions of La Farge's works in various media, including oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, glass, and engravings; extensive correspondence files relating to the provenance of works by La Farge; and research and...
Dates:
1965-1998
Love family papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 12
Abstract:
Correspondence, printed materials, theater programs, photographs and other papers of Lucy Cleveland Prindle Love and Helen Douglas Love Scranton, wife and daughter, respectively, of Edward Gurley Love and active in New York social and cultural life in the early 20th century.The correspondence is chiefly from theatrical personalities and writers and concerns cultural life in New York City. Prominent among the correspondents are Pearl S. Buck, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Alva Edison, Clara...
Dates:
1872-1958
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Love family papers
John Ferguson Weir papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 550
Abstract:
Correspondence, 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.
Dates:
1838-1957, bulk 1861-1928
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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John Ferguson Weir papers