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Two Letters from J.G. Bowers to Marguerite McBey (Personal Correspondence)
Image Not Available for Two Letters from J.G. Bowers to Marguerite McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Two Letters from J.G. Bowers to Marguerite McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1967
Object NameLetter
Mediumhand and typewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.5 x 13.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.41
Keywords
About MeTwo letters from J.G. Bowers to Marguerite McBey, dated 23 April and 5 May 1967, and kept together. While the letters do not directly indicate that they are for Marguerite, Bowers does refer to the recipient as working on James' biography.

This object is part of a collection of personal correspondence to and from James McBey.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.