Edward Guthrie Kennedy papers, 1889-1918, bulk (1889-1902)

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Creator

Kennedy, Edward G. (Edward Guthrie), 1849-1932.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1 linear foot (4 v.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of letters and sketches sent to Kennedy by James McNeill Whistler and others. Letters, postcards and telegrams from Whistler, 1887-1902, concern the artist's work and social life in London and Paris. Also included are several illustrative sketches in ink andpencil. Remainder of the papers consists of letters to Kennedy from associates, 1910-1918, and copies of letters written by Whistler to persons other than Kennedy.

Biographical/Historical Note

Edward Guthrie Kennedy (1849-1932) was an American art dealer, collector and connoisseur of books and prints. Hebegan his career as an art dealer in Boston in the late 1860s. A decade later he joined the New York firm of Wunderlich & Company; in the 1890s he became head of the firm and changed the name to Kennedy & Company.

Controlled Access Terms

• Kennedy, Edward G. (Edward Guthrie), 1849-1932.
• Art, American.
• Expatriate artists.
• London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
• Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
• Sketches.
• Art dealers.
• Artists.

Additional Creator Names

• Cameron, David Young, Sir, 1865-1945.
• Jaffray, Robert A. (Robert Alexander), 1873-1945.
• Whibley, Charles, 1859-1930.
• Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903.