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Frank Lemon papers, 1890-1943

Archives of American Art

Object Details

Creator
Lemon, Frank, 1867-1943
Subject
Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont)
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
Place of publication, production, or execution
United States
Physical Description
0.2 Linear feet
Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Access Note / Rights
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary
The papers of sculptor Frank Lemon measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1890 to 1943. The collection includes biographical material, letters, photographs, and printed material.
Citation
Frank Lemon papers, 1890-1943. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms
The collection is available on 35 mm microfilm reel 4306 at the Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Researchers should note that the arrangement of the material described in the container inventory does not reflect the arrangement of the collection on microfilm.
Biography Note
Frank Lemon (1867-1943) was a sculptor born in Washington, D.C. where he studied drawing at the Corcoran School of Art and worked in the Architect's office in the Treasury Department. Traveling to New York in 1891, he worked for Philip Martiny, and from 1892 to 1893 was sent to Chicago to work on sculptures for the Agricultural Building at the Columbian Exposition. During this time he also assisted Daniel Chester French. Lemon's first exhibition was at the National Sculpture Society and in 1900, the sculpture "Sea Breeze" was exhibited at the Architectural League and purchased by J. P. Morgan the elder. Lemon later moved to the Seattle, Washington, area where his work was confined primarily to architectural ornament.
Language Note
English .
Provenance
The Frank Lemon papers were donated by Lemon's daughter, Ella Lemon Ramhorst.
Location Note
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Record number
(DSI-AAA_CollID)9779
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)212206
AAA_collcode_lemofran
Type
Photographs
Theme
Lives of artists
Archives of American Art
Topic
Sculptors
Theme
Lives of artists
Record ID
AAADCD_coll_212206
Metadata Usage (text)
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