William Robinson Leigh Papers, 1883-1927
Scope and Contents
The manuscripts consist of many letters, some personal and some concerning his African safaris. In addition there are a number of letters written to his mother while he was studying in Germany and touring other countries of Europe. Also included are numerous manuscripts of poems and stories plus a lengthy typescript of his autobiography.
Dates
- Creation: 1883 - 1927
Creator
- Leigh, William Robinson, 1866-1955 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
William R. Leigh, traveler and artist, was a painter of wild animals, primitive people, and local color. His home was in New York City, but he traveled and studied in Europe when he was a young man, and later he traveled in Africa with the Carl Akely Expedition and with the Martin Johnsons (1926) .
Extent
111 items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection is the gift of his wife, Ethel Traphagen Leigh, presented by her brother, Edward Traphagen, after her death. It was received by the Gilcrease Institute in 1963.
Physical Description
This material had not been stored under the best of conditions before it reached our library, but most of it is in fair condition.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441