"Change, change, how we have to learn it!" What was happening in Abbott H. Thayer's life as he wrote to his model and friend, Clara A. May. As you transcribe, you'll see details of these letters, as well as a thank-you letter from Thayer's son Gerald to Clara May.
"Change, change, how we have to learn it!" What was happening in Abbott H. Thayer's life as he wrote to his model and friend, Clara A. May. As you transcribe, you'll see details of these letters, as well as a thank-you letter from Thayer's son Gerald to Clara May.
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. 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.
