MS 001 - Cassilly Adams Collection, 1906-1961 | McCracken Research Library

By Nathan Bender

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 001 - Cassilly Adams Collection, 1906-1961

Primary Creator: Adams, Cassilly

Other Creators: Adams, Lina D. (Mrs. Charles Cassilly)

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Date Acquired: 01/01/1962

Languages: English

Abstract

Western genre and historical painter, Cassilly Adams (1843 – 1921), studied at the Boston Academy of Fine Arts. He is most noted for his painting Custer's Last Fight, completed during 1884 – 1885. The collection includes correspondence, copies of U.S. government documents relating to Adams, genealogical records, inventories of the Cassilly Adams estate, and articles and newsclippings concerning his art.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. Lina Adams [Mrs. Cassilly C. Adams II]

Acquisition Method: Donation

Preferred Citation: Cassilly Adams Collection, MS 1, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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