Collection Information
Size: 1 Microfilm reel, 4 volumes on 1 microfilm reel
Summary: The microfilm collection of the Ahl family scrapbooks consist of one scrapbook of material related to Henry Hammond Ahl, one related to Eleanor Curtis Ahl, and two related to Henry Curtis Ahl.
The Henry Hammond Ahl volume dates from 1890 to 1953 and includes a membership certificate to the Phi Gamma Mu Honor Society and a business card; correspondence concerning painting assignments; 10 exhibition announcements, 17 drawings and 4 paintings; printed materials; and 42 photographs and prints of Ahl, his studios, his works of art, and his house.
The Eleanor Curtis Ahl scrapbook dates from 1901-1953 contains one undated letter; writings; 6 drawings and 14 paintings; printed materials regarding exhibitions of her work; and two obituaries.
The two Henry Curtis Ahl scrapbooks date from 1916 to 1980 and include membership cards to New England art societies; correspondence (mostly photocopies) regarding exhibitions, gifts, and art directory entries; 2 drawings and 6 paintings; exhibition announcements; printed materials; and 3 photographs of the Ahl family house in Dedham, Massachusetts.