Abbott Handerson Thayer and Thayer family papers, 1851-1999, bulk 1881-1950
The papers of Abbott Handerson Thayer and the Thayer family in the Archives of American Art were digitized in 2007. The the bulk of the papers have been scanned and total 10,075 images.
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Series 3:
Writings
, 1888-1945 (Box 3-4; 0.8 linear feet)
This series contains writings by Abbott Handerson Thayer and others, including family members and scholars. Writings by Thayer primarily focus on his theories about concealing coloration and nature observations through notes and draft writings. Also found are his writings on other topics such as the restoration of artwork. Writings by others include the writings of Emma Beach Thayer and Abbott Thayer's daughters Mary and Gladys, and writings by scholars about the Thayer's artwork.
The Writings series is arranged into 2 subseries:
Subseries 3.1: Writings by Abbott Handerson Thayer, circa 1890-1918
Subseries 3.2: Writings by Others, 1888-1989
3.1:
Writings by Abbott Handerson Thayer, circa 1890-1918
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