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Alfred J. Miller Papers, 1837

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-144

Scope and Contents

A manuscript entitled "Rough Drafts to Notes on Indian Sketches" comprises his notes on 166 sketches. Photostatic copies of these notes are included. The second item is a noteĀ­ book containing a description of Fort William on the Laramie.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Biographical / Historical

Artist Alfred Jacob Miller, landscape and portrait painter, was especially noted for his studies of the Indians of the Rocky Mountain area. Born in Baltimore, Miller studied painting with Thomas Sully in 1831-32. In 1837 he met Capt. William Drummond Stewart while he was in New Orleans and accompanied him on an expedition into the Rocky Mountains. Miller made over a hundred on-the-spot sketches of Indian life which he later elaborated in his studio in Baltimore and later in Scotland.

Extent

2 items

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

In good condition.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

Contact:
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