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Eugene C. Worman research material on William H. Bartlett, 1835-1995

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Series 1:Correspondence, 1984-1995, undated
(Box 1; 0.4 linear ft.)

This series contains correspondence, primarily with Michael Virtue, great-great grandson of George Virtue, and also with libraries, publishers, collectors, art institutions, colleges and museums. Letters document historic information about business transactions, Bartlett's personal travels and his relationship with Virtue and Company.
Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
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Correspondence, 1984-1995, undated
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Series 2:Research Files, 1845-1995, undated
(Boxes 1-3, OV 5; 2.3 linear ft.)

This series contains research files on Bartlett and George Virtue as well as a card file on engravers from the 19th Century. These cards contain names, dates and addresses compiled by Worman's colleague, Foster Rice.
Research files on Bartlett include biographical information, correspondence, hand-written notes about Bartlett's engravings, publishing information, printed material, published articles, writings and information about Bartlett's travels in America, Canada and Europe, as well as information about printers, plates, dating and publications. Most material document's Worman's attempts to determine the legitimacy of the Bartlett prints in circulation.
Research files on George Virtue include extensive notes, printed material, published articles, and correspondence on the history of the Virtue publishing company, as well as biographical information on the Virtue family. Also included is the correspondence of Mrs. Charles P. Burr, granddaughter of the American painter John W. Casilear. Material concerning information on Bartlett's prints, his working relationship with the Virtue publishing company, photographs and original printed pages of Bartlett's work is also included.
These files are arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Research Files on William H. Bartlett
American Scenery and the Dating of its Bartlett Prints, 1987-1988, 1994, undated
1
7
American Scenery, 1844, 1973, 1982-1988, undated
1
8-10
Bartlett Chronology, undated
1
11
Bartlett's Earliest Work, 1994, undated
1
12
Bartlett Influence, undated
1
13
Bartlett/Virtue Letters, undated
(photocopies)
1
14
Boston City Directory, undated
1
15
Canadian Scenery, 1988, undated
1
16
Canada Trip, 1993, undated
1
17
Chronology, In the footsteps of Our Lord, undated
1
18
Clive Burden, undated
1
19
Currier and Ives Project, 1993-1995, undated
1
20-21
Drawing Sale, 1855, 1992-1993, undated
(see also OV 5)
1
22-23
England Trip, Notes, 1991-1992
1
24
A. M. Hind, 1910
2
1
Notes, Various, undated
2
2
Toronto Directory, undated
2
3
N. P. Willis, William H. Bartlett, Travels, 1986, undated
2
4
N. P. Willis, General, undated
2
5
Research Files, Bartlett Collections
American Scenery, undated
2
6
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, undated
2
7
British Museum, undated
2
8
Christies and National Art Library, 1992, undated
2
9
Minet Library, undated
2
10
Miscellaneous, undated
2
11
National Archives of Canada, Miscellaneous, undated
2
12
New York Historical Society, undated
2
13
Princeton University, undated
2
14-15
Ross Collection, 1993, undated
2
16
Searight Collection, undated
2
17
University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada), 1993-1994, undated
2
18-20
Victoria & Albert Museum, undated
2
21
Yale British Art Center, undated
2
22
Research Files on George Virtue
Correspondence, undated
2
23-24
Casilear Family Genealogy, 1933-1967, undated
(See also OV 5)
2
25
England, 1987-1992, undated
2
26
Family Genealogy, 1991, undated
2
27
Family History, James Sprent Virtue, 1990-1993, undated
2
28
Simon Fisher and John Rogers, 1992-1993, undated
2
29
Illustrations, circa 1800's, undated
2
30
Last Will and Testament, Death and Burial Certificate, undated
2
31
New York, 1985-1987, 1991, 1993, undated
3
1-2
New York Illustrations, 1845, 1856-1878, 1985, undated
3
3
Notes, Various, undated
3
4
Passenger Arrival Lists, Various, 1909, 1995, undated
3
5
Portland, ME branch office, 1990-1991, undated
3
6
Virtue Book Advertisements, undated
3
7
Research Files, Index Cards, undated
3
8
Research Files on William H. Bartlett
Drawing Sale 1855, Auction Catalog, 1994
(photocopy)
5
Research Files, George Virtue
Casilear Family Genealogy, undated
5
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Series 3:Writings, 1986-1995, undated
(Boxes 3-4; 0.5 linear ft.)

Writings include drafts and final drafts of material published by Worman. The writings deal primarily with the identification and dating of Bartlett prints, the majority published by the Virtue Company. Other writings deal with George Virtue and his publishing company, and Bartlett's influences, travels and exhibitions. Also included is a bibliography of Worman's publications.
Files are arranged alphabetically.
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"American Scenery" and the Dating of its "Bartlett Prints", Drafts and Final Draft, 1986-1987
3
9-10
William Henry Bartlett's Earliest Book Illustrations (1825-1828), Corrected Draft, undated
3
11
W. H. Bartlett's Influence on American Book and Magazine Illustration, 1992
3
12
William H. Bartlett's Travels in Canada-1838, Draft, 1989
3
13
William H. Bartlett's Travels in the United States (1836-1837), Final Draft, 1989
3
14
Booksellers and Print Collectors ?? A Symbiotic Relation, 1988
4
1
Early Exhibitions of W. H. Bartlett's Art (1826-1833), Final Text, 1995
4
2
The Guelph University Collection, 1994
4
3
The Last W. H. Bartlett Prints to be Published, 1994
4
4
London Publisher George Virtue's Canadian Connections in the 19th Century, 1987
4
5
George "Little" Virtue and his Adventures with the Virtue Publishing Company in America (1852-1894), 1987
4
6
George "Little" Virtue and the Boston, Massachusetts, and Toronto, Ontario Branch Offices of the Virtue Publishing Company of London, England (1855-1894), 1987, undated
4
7
George Virtue's Earliest Publications (1820-1833), 1993
4
8
George Virtue and the "Numbers Business", 1987
4
9
Bibliography of Publications, undated
4
10
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Series 4:Printed Material, 1835-1995, undated
(Box 4, OV 5; 0.4 linear ft.)

This series includes articles and writings published by Worman in journals and weekly publications. Of special note are rare original published Bartlett prints presented as loose pages, typically separated from their original published formats.
Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Book, Catalogue, 1869-1870, undated
4
11
Graham's Magazine, 1842
4
12
Publications and Journals, Articles by Worman, 1987-1995
4
13-14
Publications and Journals, Miscellaneous, 1968, 1983, undated
(See also OV 5)
4
15
Reproductions, 1835-1888, undated
4
16-17
Reproductions, undated
4
18-19
Reproduction, Portrait Engraving, 1839
4
20
Publications and Journals, Miscellaneous, undated
5
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Series 5:Slides, Photographs and Transparencies, 1995, undated
(Box 4, OV 5; 0.4 linear ft.)

Most of the slides, photographs and transparencies found in this series are of engravings of Bartlett's artwork. These reproductions were used for articles, lectures, meetings and research. The series also includes some hand-written notes.
Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Photographs, American Scenery Article, undated
4
21
Photographs, Bartlett Exhibition Article, undated
4
22
Photographs, Illustrations for Lecture, AHPCS meeting, 1995
4
23
Photographs, Illustrations for Lecture, undated
4
24
Photographs, Transparencies, Bartlett's Earliest Engraved Views (Britton, John, Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain, Vol. 5, 18), undated
4
25
Photographs, Transparencies, Canadian Scenery, undated
4
26
Slides, Bartlett's Prints and Various, undated
4
27-28
Photographs, Illustrations for a Lecture, undated
5

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