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Laura Coombs Hills papers, 1863-1952

Contents and Arrangement

Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

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Series 1: Laura Coombs Hills Papers , 1863-1952
0.2 Linear feet
Box 1

Artworks include small oil sketches, watercolors, needlepoint designs, and sketches of fairies and ladybugs, possibly for children's books. Of note is a watercolor landscape noted to be Hills's first watercolor done at the age of four. Biographical materials include a biographical sketch and a diploma. Letters are written by Hills to her niece, Elizabeth McKay. Photographs depict Hills, her studio, Hill at events, and Hill's family. A tintype is of Hills as a young child with Laura Stevens. Many of the photos are of sisters Laura Coombs Hills, Louise Hills, and Lizzie Hills. Some photos of events include invitations. Printed material consists of clippings, published needlepoint designs and reproductions of works of art.
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Artwork, Painted Sketches and Drawings , 1863-circa 1910
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Artwork, Needlepoint Designs, circa 1910
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3
Biographical Material, 1875-1952
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4
Correspondence, 1946-1951
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5
Photographs, circa 1865-1920s
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6
Printed Material, 1900-1952
1
7

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