Catlin, George, 1796-1872
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1796-07-26 - 1872-12-23
Occupations
Places
- Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) (Place of Birth)
- Jersey City (N.J.) (Place of Death)
Topics
Languages Used
- English
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letter from Joseph Harrison to the Fairmount Park Commission regarding Indian portraits by Catlin; proposal to erect art museum on Lemon Hill to house the collection; and transferring Benjamin West picture to the Fairmount Park Commission, 1873 February 5
Item — Drawer: 2-4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1873 February 5