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Arthur Colen collection of Joseph Boggs Beale papers, 1856-circa 1973; bulk 1856-1882

Extent:

0.8 linear feet (; 1 box, 7 volumes)

Abstract:

Joseph Boggs Beale (1841-1926) was a preeminent 19th century illustrator from a large Philadelphia family. Over the course of his career, he worked for Frank Leslie's Weekly, Harper's, and the Daily Graphic among others. He also became well known for his drawings for lantern slide (or magic lantern) scenes. This small collection of his papers consists of diaries he kept between 1856 and 1865, correspondence, genealogical notes, and family photographs.

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