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Paul N. Craig letters to Jeannette V. Kelley
- Title
- Paul N. Craig letters to Jeannette V. Kelley, 1908-1911.
- Author
- Craig, Paul N. (Paul Newton), 1885-1962.
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | box 1 | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 22940 box 1 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Kelley, Jeannette V., 1887-1978
- Description
- .21 linear foot (1 box)
- Summary
- Paul N. Craig (1885-1962) was an artist, minister, singer and voice teacher who resided in Independence, Missouri for much of his life. Collection consists of letters dating from 1908 to 1911, written by Craig while an art student in New York City to his future wife Jeannette V. Kelley (1887-1978) at Independence. The bulk of the letters date 1908-1909, documenting his training at the New York School of Art (now Parsons The New School for Design) under the tutelage of Frank Alvah Parsons, his boarding life at the YMCA, his exploration of Manhattan's neighborhoods and its cultural offerings, and other outings. Also discussed are his religious beliefs and attendance at services of various denominations, including those of his own faith, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now the Community of Christ), in Brooklyn. Letters for 1910-1911 are less frequent, marking his move to an apartment and employment as a commercial artist. His growing affection for New York City and its impact on his faith and character are discussed throughout. Letters are annotated in pencil with dates matching envelope postmarks. Some musical and church programs, along with a small sketch of Craig with a toothache, are included in the letters.
- Subjects
- Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Art > Study and teaching
- Craig, Paul N (Paul Newton), 1885-1962
- Artists
- Young Men's Christian Association of the City of New York
- Love letters
- New York School of Art
- Singers
- New York (N.Y.) > Social life and customs > 20th century
- Clergy
- Programs (documents)
- New York (N.Y.) > Religious life and customs > 20th century
- Sketches
- Art schools > New York (State) > New York
- Parsons, Frank Alvah, 1868-1930
- New York (N.Y.) > Description and travel
- Genre/Form
- Love letters.
- Programs (documents)
- Sketches.
- Source (note)
- Purchased from Swann Galleries, 2014
- Call Number
- MssCol 22940
- OCLC
- 894587710
- Author
- Craig, Paul N. (Paul Newton), 1885-1962.
- Title
- Paul N. Craig letters to Jeannette V. Kelley, 1908-1911.
- Source
- Purchased from Swann Galleries, 2014
- Occupation
- Artists.Clergy.Singers.
- Added Author
- Kelley, Jeannette V., 1887-1978, recipient.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 22940