Correspondence Regarding Maps Donated to Harvard University Library by Marguerite McBey
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1973
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 x 21.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008359.1
Keywords
Dated 3 December 1973, Dr. Frank Trout, the Curator of Maps at the Harvard University Library thanks Marguerite McBey. The donation includes maps of Morocco and Gibraltar.
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.
