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George Catlin Letter, undated

1 item
Creator:
Catlin, George (1796-1872)
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Dates:
undated
Located In:
Box B-002124, Folder 14
Extent:
1 item
Languages:
English
Content Description

Manuscript letter signed "Geo. Catlin," addressed to "My Dear Sir," and written on three pages of a single folded sheet. The letter is about tickets Catlin presented to editors and other friends that have been loaned to others or lost. Catlin apologizes that he was not in when the addressee visited. He continues that his doorkeeper was following instructions and did not know the addressee. The letter is simply dated "Tuesday evening" below Catlin's signature.

A note penciled below the letter, in Elmer Adler's handwriting, reads: "Catlin opened his 'North American Indian Museum and Gallery' in the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly on Feb 1st, 1840. In 1845 the exhibition was moved to Paris. Removed to London in 1848."

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Acquisition:

Separated from Alfred Bush's papers upon acquisition of materials in 2024 (AM 2025-057).

Credit this material:

George Catlin Letter; Princeton University Library Single Item Acquisitions, C1771, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Firestone Library (mss)
Boxes B-002124
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information:

Item processed and described by Lauren C. Williams in January 2025.

Subject Terms:
Artists, American. -- 19th century -- Correspondence

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Content Description

Manuscript letter signed "Geo. Catlin," addressed to "My Dear Sir," and written on three pages of a single folded sheet. The letter is about tickets Catlin presented to editors and other friends that have been loaned to others or lost. Catlin apologizes that he was not in when the addressee visited. He continues that his doorkeeper was following instructions and did not know the addressee. The letter is simply dated "Tuesday evening" below Catlin's signature.

A note penciled below the letter, in Elmer Adler's handwriting, reads: "Catlin opened his 'North American Indian Museum and Gallery' in the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly on Feb 1st, 1840. In 1845 the exhibition was moved to Paris. Removed to London in 1848."

Collection History

Acquisition:

Separated from Alfred Bush's papers upon acquisition of materials in 2024 (AM 2025-057).

Appraisal

No material was separated during processing.

Processing Information:

Item processed and described by Lauren C. Williams in January 2025.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

George Catlin Letter; Princeton University Library Single Item Acquisitions, C1771, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Firestone Library
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Storage Note:
Firestone Library (mss)
Boxes B-002124