Frederick Hammersley papers, circa 1860-2009, bulk 1940-2009
This site provides access to the papers of Frederick Hammersley in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2013, and total 40,076 images.
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Series 3:
Diaries
, 1909-2008
2.1 Linear Feet
Box 6-8, 37
Diaries consists of 32 volumes: 23 created by Frederick Hammersley from 1931-2008; 3 by Anna Hammersley dating from 1909-1965 (the earliest one in Swedish); and 6 by Harold Hammersley dating from 1940-1966.
Frederick Hammersley's early diaries focus on his life during high school and college. They include details about classes, social activities, weather, and his relationship with his parents and sister. His 1945 diary records contain observations about his year in Paris as an army sargeant and reveals his renewed interest in art. Diaries covering the years from 1991 to 2008 document his daily routine and provide interesting details about his painting and exhibition schedules.
Materials are arranged in chronological order by author.
This series has been scanned in its entirety, except for material from the 2015 and 2018 additions.
To request an appointment to view materials, make your selections using the checkboxes and click the "Reading Room" button. Please note, you will receive the full box.
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