Papers, [ca. 1900-1925], pertaining to engravings by Saint-Mémin

Mss.B.Sa2m

Date: Circa 1900 | Size: 5 Linear feet, 1,500 engravings; 4,000 letters
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Abstract

This collection was assembled by William J. Campbell for an anticipated edition of the works of Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mémin, an artist and engraver, which was never completed. There are about 1,500 engravings, as well as ca. 4,000 pieces of correspondence between Campbell and descendants and owners of Saint-Mémin's portraits throughout the United States.

Collection Information

Physical description

1,500 engravings; 4,000 letters.

1,500 engravings; 4,000 letters.

Provenance

Presented by William M. Campbell, 1971; accessioned, 1972 (1972 131ms).

Related material

For correspondence and illustrations concerning Campbell's researches into the various portraits and likenesses of Thomas Jefferson, and the drawings of Saint-Memin, see also the William James Campbell Papers (Mss.B.C155).

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Engravings.

Personal Name(s)

  • Campbell, William James, 1850-1931
  • Saint-Mémin, Charles Balthazar Julien, 1770-1852

Subject(s)

  • Artists
  • Engravers.