Joseph R. Woodwell letters, 1862-1868

Woodwell, Joseph R., b. 1843 d. 1911
Painter
Pittsburgh, Pa.

Collection size: 17 items (on partial microfilm reel)

Collection Summary: Letters to Woodwell, undated and 1862-1868, from friends from Woodwell's student days in Paris, including: Albion Harris Bicknell, Joseph Foxcroft Cole, Daniel Ridgway Knight, August Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Frank H. Smith, Cephas Thompson, J. Ware, Jean ?, and a fragment of a letter from an unknown person.

Letters contain news of various friends and art related issues; The letter from Cephas Thompson is illustrated.

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Studied in Paris in the 1860's.

Donated 1966 by the Carnegie Museum.

How to Use this Collection

• Microfilm reel 3482 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
• Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
• For more information on using the Archives’ resources, see the FAQ or Ask Us.