Contents
Descriptive Summary
BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL
SCOPE AND CONTENT
Arrangement
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
Material catalogued separately
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS
Ser. 1. Biographical and Genealogical
Ser. 2. Edward Hicks, His Peaceable Kingsdoms and Other Paintings, 1969-1984, n.d.
Ser. 3. Other Publications, 1970-80
Ser. 4. Lectures and Seminars, 1976-84 and n.d.
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An Inventory of the Eleanore Price Mather Hicks Research Papers, 1969-1984
Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff
Encoding made possible by a grant by the Gladys Kriebel Delmas Foundation to the Philadelphia Consortium of Special Collections Libraries
1987
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Creator
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Eleanore Price Mather (1910-1985) |
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Title
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Hicks Research Papers, |
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Dates:
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1969-1984 |
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Abstract:
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Eleanore Price Mather (1910-1985) was a Quaker writer and editor from Rose Valley, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Walter Ferris and Felicia Thomas Price. She married Robert Worrell Mather and was a member of Providence Monthly Meeting. This collection contains primarily papers concerning Eleanore Price Mather's book, lectures, and articles on the Quaker painter, Edward Hicks.
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Extent:
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8 boxes; 4 linear ft. |
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Identification:
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RG 5/98 |
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Location:
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For current information on the location of materials, please consult the Library's online catalog |
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Eleanore Price Mather (1910-1985) was a Quaker writer and editor from Rose Valley, PA. She was the daughter of Walter Ferris and Felicia Thomas Price and attended Westtown School, Mt. Holyoke College, and the University of Delaware. She married Robert Worrell Mather, was a long-time editor of the Pendle Hill pamphlets, and a member of Providence Monthly Meeting.
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This collection contains chiefly papers concerning Eleanore Price Mather's book, lectures, and articles on the Quaker painter, Edward Hicks.
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Friends Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings: Researchers are advised to search by subject and author, when applicable.
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The collection is divided into four series:
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Ser. 1. Biographical and Genealogical
Ser. 2. Edward Hicks, His Peaceable Kingsdoms and Other Paintings, 1969-1984, n.d.
full information: Edward Hicks, His Peaceable Kingdoms and Other Paintings (with Dorothy Miller). Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1983 (BX7796+.H62M273).
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Correspondence, 1969-1984
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General
1969-84
Arranged alphabetically by institutional correspondent or, if applicable, by individual. Includes information about the provenance of Hicks' works, including continuing correspondence from earlier publications and other letters concerning information on Hicks.
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Publishers and Co-Author
1973-84
Concerns content and production of book.
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Photographic Permissions
1976-83
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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Private Collectors
1980-84
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Includes general correspondence and photographic permissions of owners of works used in the book who wished to remain anonymous. RESTRICTED.
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Drafts and Notes, 1976-1979, n.d.
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First Drafts
n.d.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of chapters in the book, arranged according to section.
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Draft
1976.
First complete draft of book. According to note of Eleanore Mather (hereafter EPM), “As sent to DM 9/23/76 but exchanged unread for revised version.”
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Draft
1979
As noted by EPM, “latest revised ed. Spring 1979.”
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Preliminary Notes, Primarily manuscript notes of EPM, arranged in file folders according to her labels.
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B&W Used in Book 2 folders, by file #
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Color Proofs and Color Transparencies
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Other B&W prints of Hicks' Works, not used in book
Arranged in two file folders, “Peaceable Kingdoms” and “Other Works by Hicks.” Includes alternate views, originals of photographs sent with correspondence, and study photographs.
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Photographic Captions
Arranged by number in two files, “Peaceable Kingdoms” and “Other.” Includes list of where each work has been reproduced and Frick Ref. Library numbers.
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Newspaper Clippings Concerning Hicks' Works, including auction and exhibit reviews
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AARFAC Descriptions of Hicks Works
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Ser. 3. Other Publications, 1970-80
Files include notes, correspondence and drafts. Call numbers indicate location of publication in FHL.
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Edward Hicks, Primitive Quaker. Pendle Hill Pamphlet, (BX7732.P4V170).
1970
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“The Inward Kingdom of Edward Hicks” Quaker History, Vol. 62, No. 1 (Periodical).
1973
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“A Quaker Icon” The Art Quarterly, Vol. XXXVI, Nos. 1 & 2 (BX7796.H62M27)
1973
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Edward Hicks: A Peaceable Season. Princeton: Pyne Press (BX7796.H62E3)
1973
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“Jonathan Fisher” Animals. Boston: MSPCA
1974
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“Edward Hicks, A Gentle Spirit.” N.Y.: Crispo Gallery (BX7796.H62A6).
1975
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“The Peaceable Kingdom” Early American Life, Vol. 7, No. 6 (BX7796.H62M271)
1976
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“Edward Hicks, 1780-1849” American Folk Painters of Three Centuries. N.Y.: Whitney Museum, (ND 205.5.P74A43)
1980
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“In Detail” Portfolio, Vol. 2, No. 2 (BX7796.H62M272)
1980
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“American Quakers in Profile"
[1987]
Unpublished manuscript to be used as introduction to Laughons' book on silhouettes.
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Ser. 4. Lectures and Seminars, 1976-84 and n.d.
Files include transcripts of talks given by EPM.
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“Edward Hicks and His Fellow Quakers”
1st & 2nd Versions. “Basis for Quaker Culture Seminar and later talk at Burlington College.”
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“Edward Hicks and His Fellow Quakers”
[1976]
At Quaker Culture Seminar et. al.
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“Winterthur Winter Institute”
1/13/84
Includes slides and a tape.
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“Edward Hicks and His Peaceable Kingdoms”
n.d.
At "Everson Museum, Delaware County Historical Society.”
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Other Lecture Announcements
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