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Paul Bransom sketching a leopard, ca. 1928

Paul Bransom Papers, 1862-1985 (bulk 1904-1979)

This site provides access to the papers of Paul Bransom that were digitized in 2007 by the Archives of American Art. The bulk of the papers in the collection have been scanned in their entirety, and total 11,397 images. Types of materials that have not been digitized include duplicates, copies, certain printed materials, personal items of limited research value, and certain items related to others, as noted in the folder lists for each series.

The papers of wildlife illustrator, painter, and cartoonist Paul Bransom measure 10.1 linear feet and date from 1862 to 1985. Almost half of the collection is comprised of Bransom's correspondence, which is particularly rich in documenting his early career as an illustrator and his relationships with authors, art editors, and publishers from the 1900s to the 1940s. Correspondence also contains a wealth of cards, many of which bear reproductions or original artwork by his many artist friends. Bransom's own artwork is also highly represented in hundreds of sketches, drawings, and designs found in the Artwork series. Other papers include biographical essays, certificates and awards, memorabilia, writings and notes, business files, bibliographies, an artwork inventory, exhibition catalogs, clippings, printed illustrations, pamphlets, photographs, and scrapbooks. Read more About this Collection.

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