Mary Derby Papers, undated
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Not requestable
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains a book of sketches Mary created (mostly of landscapes with some portraits) and several newspaper articles about her painting of the Crucifixion that was displayed in Mechanic Hall in Salem, MA.
Dates
- Creation: undated (circa 1855)
Creator
- Derby, Mary, 1814-1900 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Biographical Sketch
Mary Derby was born in Salem, Massachusetts on June 17, 1814, the daughter of Samuel and Abigail (Buffum) Derby. Her father was a ship chandler. She was known as a portrait painter. She died, unmarried, in Salem on January 19, 1900.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains a book of sketches Mary created and several newspaper articles.
Physical Location
Phillips Library Stacks
Provenance
This material was purchased in February, 1944.
Processing Information
Collection processed and cataloged by Tamara Gaydos, January 2012.
Subject
- Derby, Mary, 1814-1900 (Person)
- Title
- MARY DERBY PAPERS, undated (circa 1855)
- Author
- Inventory prepared by Tamara Gaydos.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Processing of this collection was funded by a grant from the NHPRC (National Historical Publications and Records Commission).
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository