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Solon H. Borglum, ca. 1900

Solon H. Borglum And Borglum Family Papers, 1864-2002

This site provides access to the papers of sculptor Solon Borglum that were digitized in 2006 by the Archives of American Art. The bulk of the papers have been scanned and total 6,177 images. Materials not digitized include a few certificates, writings and notes authored by others, Monica Borglum Davies research files for and drafts of her biography of Solon H. Borglum, some routine financial materials, clippings and magazines, and photographs of artwork.

The Solon H. Borglum and Borglum family papers date from 1864 to 2002 and measure 11.3 linear feet. The collection documents Solon Borglum's personal life and his career as a sculptor specializing in Western themes through biographical material, family and general correspondence, writings and notes, research for his biography, financial and business letters, printed material, photographs and artwork. Read more About this Collection.

Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art.