Mary L. Scott Letters and Artwork - Painting

File — Box: 4257.026, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

Letters to Mary L. Scott of Louisville, Kentucky, primarily from from Willis Wilson Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, discussing their romantic relationship and well wishes for success in her work at school. A letter from B. W. Hartley, Superintendent of Louisville Public Schools instructs her to report to work as a teacher. There is also a letter from Newton Ball of Boston, Massachusetts, writes about missing her correspondence and hopes she will write back.

There is also a colored pen and ink drawing of the United States Capitol Building with an eagle in flight bearing a United States flag in its beak. "In Peace With All Countrys" is written in the heading of the flag. There is no signature on the artwork.

Dates

Creation: 1803 - 1946

Creator

From the Collection: Hall, Wade (Donor, Person)

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