Bernhardt Wall to Stewart McClelland, 1929-06-22

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Bernhardt Wall was an American artist and noted historian who lived from 1872-1955. Wall was born in New York. Throughout his life, Wall also lived in California and Texas. Wall was a veteran of the Spanish American War. Wall was a student at the Buffalo Art League during the late 1800s. By 1915, Wall set out to become an artist full time. Wall authored The Odysssey of the Etcher of Book in 1945. Wall died in California in 1956.

This collection includes works, correspondences and other materials related to him.

Dates

1929-06-22

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Artifact ID

#1160

Transcription

Lime Rock, CT June 22 1929

Dear Doctor McClelland : : Just wrote Gerald [?] thanking him for sending me a lot of May Heralds. Ere this you have seen the Jackson. Mich. Medal. sent on the 21st

I have practiced on Hy Pratt’s dedication plate to set “my hand in” for the Lincoln portrait on the diploma. I am using the St. [?] statue on his plate. I’ll prove it-up tomorrow. I believe, it is o.k. Then for the big plate. I was disappointed in the ink circulars that came in today. I hope to be in Hartford Monday, when I’ll try to get some dry color in blue.

Enclosed is one of Hy [?] [?] as respecting us. I traveled this afternoon. In fear of renting my house- but I still have my house for myself, and my friends.

I shall be looking for you and Mrs. McClelland in September.

With the accessions to L.M.U Lincolniana you won’t have to talk hard to get a new library. You will need it.

We’re in for rain now- and need it. My deepest regards to you and your family.

Ever Sincerely Yours

Bernhardt

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