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Frances and Mary Virginia Greer papers relating to Grandma Moses, circa 1890-1981

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Series 1: Papers relating to Grandma Moses , circa 1890-1981
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Box 1

Letters are from Grandma Moses and her daughters-in-law Mary (Molly) and Dorothy Moses to Frances and Mary Greer. Also found is correspondence between the Greers and writer Allen H. Eaton. Letters and cards found here were primarily sent to the Greers during the Christmas holidays and recount Moses family news. Some letters mention Grandma Moses's growing reputation as an artist and books written about her after death. Other family members mentioned include Hugh Harrington, Alice Moses, Dorothy Moses, Forrest K. Moses, Hugh Moses, LLoyd Moses, and Mary (Molly) Moses.
Photographs depict Mt. Nebo, the Moses house in Eagle Bridge, New York, Grandma Moses, and other members of the Moses family. Some photos are unidentified. Clippings concern Grandma Moses and her artwork and the Moses family. Notes mention the sale of an artwork.
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Correspondence, 1939-1981
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Notes, circa 1960
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Photographs, circa 1890-1953
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Printed Material, 1948-1980
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