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Walter Pach diary, 1903 June 24 through Sept. 14

Physical Details: Diary : 60 p. : handwritten.

Creator: Walter Pach (1883-1958)

Description: In short entries Pach writes of his voyage from New York City to Haarlem, Holland, on the "Potsdam", describing shipboard activities and fellow passengers.
He continues with entries about classes with William Merritt Chase, activities as a tourist and student, and mentions numerous companions, especially [Nina E.] Allender, [Alice] Corson, [Frank Russell] Wadsworth, and [Ernest] Zell.
He records criticisms from Chase, trips to Amsterdam and London, visits to galleries, and reactions to the works seen at various places.

Forms part of: Walter Pach papers, 1857-1980

Rights Statement: U.S. public domain

Citation: Walter Pach diary, 1903 June 24 through Sept. 14. Walter Pach papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 3345

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