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Henry James Brown Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 65 B845
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1830-1921, of the Henry James Brown family. There is a biographical sketch of Henry James Brown an artist and Methodist clergyman, as well as sketches drawn by him and sermons written by him. The papers also are of other members of his family. Includes a cut-out valentine and a fold-out book of poems illustrated in water color both made by Mary A. Brown, sister of Henry James Brown; cut-out valentines and a bookmark made by Salina Brown Worsham; and correspondence between Salina...
Dates:
1830-1921
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
David Cox Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC 01074
Scope and Contents
Letters, 22 January 1838 written by David Cox, the English painter, to an unidentified addressee stating he is behind in his work and will visit as soon as possible and sending regards to "dear pupil"; and letter, n.d., [?] Waley, sending regards from Mr. and Mrs. Cox.
2 items.
Dates:
1838 January 22, undated
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Mexican retablo and ex-voto paintings
Collection
Identifier: MS 00362
Content Description
5 Retablo or ex-voto paintings depicting themes that include Covid-19, immigration, migration, illness and traditional dance. Retablo is the Spanish term for relatable or reredos above an spiritual, often Catholic, altar. Retablo paintings are a form of folk art that depict iconography including saints and other religious figures derived from the Catholic church. Ex-voto paintings are votive paintings offered to a saint or divinity. Ex-voto paintings typically depict oppressive incidents in...
Dates:
2021
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Picador painting
Collection
Identifier: SC 01879
Content Description
Painting of a Picador or bullfighter on horse. Identity of painter is unknown.
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
William & Mary letter holder
Collection
Identifier: UA 416
Content Description
Contains one vintage wooden napkin holder. The napkin portrays a painted image of a Native American and the name of the college on its front side. On its back, the napkin holder lists the founding dates of Jamestown, Virginia; Yorktown, Virginia; and the Virginia colony.
Dates:
Circa 1940
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center