William Bradford papers, 1860-1893
Bradford, William, 1823-1892
Painter
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 7 Volumes (on 2 microfilm reels)
Summary: Sketchbooks and a scrapbook.
REEL 2674: Five sketchbooks, primarily seascapes from Canada, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.
REEL 3605: One annotated sketchbook, undated, containing mostly pencil sketches of seascapes; and a scrapbook, containing a letter, a program, a photograph, and clippings of stories, poetry, articles about Bradford's work and obituaries of family members.
Biographical/Historical Note
Marine and arctic painter, photographer, and lecturer; Fairhaven, Mass. Studied under Van Beest. Made annual trips to Labrador to paint. Was an associate of the National Academy.
Provenance
Materials on reel 2674 lent 1982 by Mrs. William Hovey, a distant relative of Bradford. Materials on reel 3605 lent by the Kendall Whaling Museum, 1985.
Location of Originals
- Originals returned to lenders after microfilming.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reels 2674 and 3605 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Restrictions on Use
Reel 3605: Authorization to publish, quote or reproduce requires written permission from Director, Kendall Whaling Museum
How to Cite This Collection
William Bradford papers, 1860-1893. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.