Brumbaugh's Collection: Correspondence from Abbott H. Thayer, 1851-1915

"My dearest Beaches!" Learn more about the inspiration, work, and life of artist Abbot Handerson Thayer as you transcribe this set of letters sent to various people, mostly relatives. The recipients include Moses Beach, Ella Beach, Violet Beach, Maria Oakey Dewing, Gertrude Bloede, and Dr. Samuel T. King. This project comprises letters written by artist Abbott Handerson Thayer. You may recall his famous works - as well as the diary of his daughter Mary. While you transcribe and review, you may want to consult the catalog record for this group of letters - best for additional context and may help with names. This set of letters was collected by Thomas Brumbaugh (1921-2011), part of his academic research and part of a wider set of autographed correspondence. Mr. Brumbaugh's collecting instincts resulted in a unique collaborative collection. The letters in his collection provide a glimpse into the lives of a variety of 19th and 20th century American artists, including Thayer. Brumbaugh was a professor of fine arts at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and author of many articles on American art and artists.