Scrapbook of Johnson M. Mundy (approximately 150 pages), 1859-1898
Scope and Contents
The collection contains two volumes: (1) a scrapbook of Johnson M. Mundy dated 1859-1898 (approximately 150 pages) that contains newspaper clippings, correspondence (mostly addressed to Mundy and John A. Lant), and invitations. The clippings are mostly from newspapers in Rochester and Tarrytown, and relate to the Soldiers’ and Sailors Monument at Rockford, Illinois; the bronze statue of a Union soldier at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; the bust of Frederick Douglass; and other topics relating to Mundy and his work. (2) Journal of accounts of receipts and payments of Johnson Mundy, 1859-1890 (99 pages); also includes the names of individuals for whom he did portraits. Back of the volume includes 10 pages of names and addresses.
Dates
- 1859-1898
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet ( (2 volumes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Mundy, Johnson Marchant, 1831-1897 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 (Associated name, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository