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Paul N. Craig letters to Jeannette V. Kelley

Title
  1. Paul N. Craig letters to Jeannette V. Kelley, 1908-1911.
Author
  1. Craig, Paul N. (Paul Newton), 1885-1962.

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Containerbox 1FormatMixed materialAccessRequest in advanceCall numberMssCol 22940 box 1Item locationSchwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Additional authors
  1. Kelley, Jeannette V., 1887-1978
Description
  1. .21 linear foot (1 box)
Summary
  1. 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.
Subject
  1. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  2. Art > Study and teaching
  3. Craig, Paul N (Paul Newton), 1885-1962
  4. Artists
  5. Young Men's Christian Association of the City of New York
  6. Love letters
  7. New York School of Art
  8. Singers
  9. New York (N.Y.) > Social life and customs > 20th century
  10. Clergy
  11. Programs (documents)
  12. New York (N.Y.) > Religious life and customs > 20th century
  13. Sketches
  14. Art schools > New York (State) > New York
  15. Parsons, Frank Alvah, 1868-1930
  16. New York (N.Y.) > Description and travel
Genre/Form
  1. Love letters.
  2. Programs (documents)
  3. Sketches.
Call number
  1. MssCol 22940
Source (note)
  1. Purchased from Swann Galleries, 2014
Author
  1. Craig, Paul N. (Paul Newton), 1885-1962.
Title
  1. Paul N. Craig letters to Jeannette V. Kelley, 1908-1911.
Source
  1. Purchased from Swann Galleries, 2014
Occupation
  1. Artists.
  2. Clergy.
  3. Singers.
Added author
  1. Kelley, Jeannette V., 1887-1978, recipient.
Research call number
  1. MssCol 22940
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