William Frederick Stecher papers, 1889-1918

Stecher, William Frederick, b. 1864 d. 1940
Painter, Printmaker, Illustrator
Mass.

Collection size: 0.4 linear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)

Collection Summary: Eight letters from various people thanking Stecher for the quality of his art work; an autobiographical manuscript, "A Story of an Art Student in Paris"; 2 scrapbooks, ca. 1890, containing travel sketches, several clippings, and 3 photographs of his studio.

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, illustrator; Boston, Mass.

Donated 1985 by Elizabeth Galligan, whose husband, cartoonist Bob Galligan, was a friend of Stecher, and collected the material.

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