]> albright_wyeth James M. Albright Collection Relating to N. C. Wyeth An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 25 January 2008 Michele Combs 25 January 2008 English 27 Jan 2011 - additions; updates to scope and content and to subject headings (MRC) 7 Jan 2014 - additions; expanded detail (MRC) 17 Mar 2015 - map case numbers corrected (MRC) 4 Apr 2017 - map case numbers updated (MRC) 6 Sep 2019 - plate added (MRC) 7 Jul 2023 - "Christmas in Old Virginia" print added (MRC) 17 Feb 2026 - sock box added (MRC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Albright, James M. James M. Albright Collection Relating to N. C. Wyeth 1908-2009 9.5 linear ft. Books, periodicals, notecards, calendars, address books, single-sheet illustrations, advertisements, jigsaw puzzles, and other items with Wyeth illustrations or artwork; auction catalogs, exhibit catalogs, clippings, and other items about Wyeth and the Wyeth family. 2587181 English Biographical History

Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945), better known as N. C. Wyeth, was an American artist and illustrator. Born in Needham, Massachusetts, he attended Mechanics Arts School, the Massachusetts Normal Arts School, the Eric Pape School of Art, and Howard Pyle's School of Art in Wilmington, Delaware. During his studies he worked with Pyle himself, as well as with artists George L. Noyes and Charles W. Reed.

Wyeth's first commission as an illustrator was the February 21, 1903 cover of The Saturday Evening Post, for which he drew a bucking bronco, but others were quick to follow, and Wyeth shortly became recognized as one of the foremost American illustrators of his day. Over his career he illustrated editions of classic American children's books (Treasure Island, Kidnaped, Robin Hood, Last of the Mohicans), and his work frequently appeared in prominent periodicals including Century, Harper's Monthly, Ladies' Home Journal, McClure's, Outing, and Scribner's. Other work included advertisements, posters, calendars, murals, and many other formats.

Wyeth was a member of the National Academy, the Society of Illustrators, the Philadelphia Water Color Club, the Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Chester County Art Association, and the Wilmington Society of Fine Arts. In June 1945 he received an honorary master of arts degree from Bowdoin College. His work is held by museums across the country; in particular, the Brandywine River Museum in Wyeth's home town of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania has a large collection of his work, as does Maine's Portland Museum of Art in Portland and Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland.

Several of N.C. Wyeth's children and grandchildren became artists as well. N.C.'s son Andrew and Andrew's son James "Jamie" Browning Wyeth, both noted painters in their own right, are represented in the collection as well.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The majority of the James Albright Collection Relating to N. C. Wyeth consists of examples of Wyeth's artwork as it appears on a wide range of printed material and objects. The collection contains clippings, correspondence, donor documentation, exhibit and gallery material, printed material, and objects.

Clippings consists of magazine and newspaper articles about N. C. Wyeth and other members of the Wyeth family, and their life and work. These range from brief mentions in local newspapers to feature pieces from Architectural Digest and other national publications. Included here is the obituary of Wyeth's son Nathaniel, inventor of the plastic soda bottle.

Correspondence contains a few pieces of correspondence between James Albright, the donor of the collection, and various owners or holders of Wyeth art.

Exhibits and galleries consists largely of material relating to the Brandywine River Museum in Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania and the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, both of which have for many years been closely involved with the Wyeth legacy. This material includes not only brochures and other items directly related to exhibits of Wyeth's work, but also museum publicity, membership and donor material featuring Wyeth's artwork. Also included are more than twenty years of the Brandywine's newsletter, Catalyst.

Printed material is the largest section of the collection, comprising a wide range of printed items featuring Wyeth art. Address books, advertisements, book illustrations, periodicals, calendars, notecards, posters, and miscellaneous other types of printed matter are all represented, including a World War I Red Cross poster illustrated by Wyeth. Several of these items are quite large. There are also a few books about Wyeth and his work.

In Objects the researcher will find an equally wide range of artifacts bearing artwork by Wyeth. These include jigsaw puzzles, DVD packages, plates, commemorative medals, bookmarks, mugs, paperweights, stamps and a Coca-Cola advertising tray. Where possible, the title of the artwork used is provided.

 Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is divided into clippings, correspondence, donor documentation, exhibit and gallery material, printed material, and objects. Clippings are arranged chronologically. Material in the other series is in alphabetical order by type or title, except for objects, which are in no particular order.

 Separated Material

James Albright also donated hundreds of books illustrated by Wyeth. These have been transferred to Rare Books for separate cataloging. A complete listing of these books may be found by searching for "Gift of James Albright" in &summitref;.

 Subject and Genre Headings Art -- Illustrators Art -- Painters Wyeth, Andrew, 1917-2009. Wyeth, Ann C. (Ann Caroline), d. 1914. Wyeth, Jamie, 1946- Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945. Brandywine River Museum. Syracuse China Company. Brandywine catalyst. Illustrators -- United States. Address books. Advertisements. Auction catalogs. Audiocassettes. Bookmarks. Brochures. Calendars (documents) Dinner plates. Clippings (information artifacts) Cup plates. DVDs. Greeting cards. Jigsaw puzzles. Medals. Periodicals. Sound recordings.Trays. Illustrators. Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

 Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

James Albright Collection Relating to N. C. Wyeth, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of James M. Albright.

 Inventory Clippings About N.C. Wyeth1984-1985, 19881

See also Printed material : Periodicals for a few feature articles on Wyeth.

About Wyeth familyincludes Jamie Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Betsy Wyeth, etc.1984, 1986, 1988-1991, 1996-1997, 1999, 2003, undated1

See also Printed material : Periodicals for a few feature articles on the Wyeth family.

Featuring Wyeth's workarticle on collecting Rafael Sabatini, many of whose books were illustrated by Wyeth; article on a show that included Wyeth works; advertisements for books with Wyeth illustrations; etc.1986, 1997, 20011

See also Printed materials : Clippings and Printed material : Periodicals for Wyeth's work as published in books and magazines at the time.

 Correspondence Albright, James1981, 1989, 19981 Donor documentation Donor's inventory (binder)extremely detailed inventory of items, including photocopies of Wyeth bibliographies2 Exhibits and galleries Brandywine River Museum Catalyst newsletter1981-20093 folders1 Donor and member mailingsall include Wyeth information and/or reproductions of his work1 "Brandywine Spring" exhibit poster1989126Exhibit material and reproductionspostcards, brochures, mailings, fliers, etc.2 folders2 Farnsworth Art MuseumExhibit material and reproductions1998-20042Exhibit poster1998126 "N.C. Wyeth / 100th Anniversary October 22, 1982 / Town of Needham Massachusetts"1982126Miscellaneous (oversize)1976-1991126

Johnson-Humrick House Museum (1991); "Missouri Murals" (1989); Millport Museum, "N.C. Wyeth and His Family" (1991); New York Historical Society, "200 Years of Illustration" (1976); unidentified exhibit in Japan sponsored by AT&T (1988)

Miscellaneousfliers, mailings, exhibit catalogs, etc. from other galleries, museums, exhibits, dealers etc.2 folders2 Printed material Andrew Wyeth: The Helga Picturesportfolio of six portraits and outdoor scenes, te Neues Publishing Company19871 Address bookGreen Tiger Press; one illustration (facing C) by Wyeth2 Advertisementsloose sheets, including some Coca-Cola ads on metal backing1 Advertisements (oversize)"The Overland Out West" automobile ad126Auction catalogs1989-20002 folders3 Book catalog, Book Supply Company19153Book posters126

The Boys King Arthur (Lanier); Mysterious Island (Verne)

Books About Wyeth

N. C. Wyeth: The Collected Paintings, Illustrations and Murals, by Douglas Allen, and American Masters: The Voice and the Myth, by Brian O'Doherty, have been transferred to Rare Books for cataloging. Please refer to &summitref; to locate these items.

 Illustrated by Wyeth2

Arundel, by Kenneth Roberts (paperback; cover illustration) Rabble in Arms, by Kenneth Roberts (paperback; cover illustration) The Boy's King Arthur, edited by Sidney Lanier (paperback; cover, color plates)The Scottish Chiefs, by Jane Porter (paperback; cover, color plates)

Featuring Wyeth or his work2

Price and reference guide to books written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, by James A. Bergan The Postal Service guide to U.S. stamps, 28th edition 2001 commemorative stamp yearbook Saturday Evening Post treasury (one Wyeth item, page XV)

Calendars1Calendars8 Calendars1942126Clippingspages taken from books and magazines of the time, showing Wyeth's work as publishedcirca 1900-19503Notecards8 Periodicals America's Civil WarSep 19937 American Art ReviewFeb 1998, Jun 20002 items7 American Artist1975 issue includes feature article, "Three generations of the Wyeth family"Feb 1975, Nov 1977, Mar 1998, Dec 1998, Nov 20005 items7 American GunSpring 19616 American HeritageDec 1956, Dec 1961, Dec 1964, Oct 1965, Dec 19715 items7 American HistoryFeb 19967 American History Illustrated (issues)Jan 1967, Jun 1967, Feb 1968, Jun 1968, Nov 1968, May 1969, Jun 1969, Jul 1969, May 1970, Jul 1971, Jan 1987 (2 copies), Apr 1988, Oct 199214 items7 American History Illustrated (standalone publications): The Concise Illustrated History of the Civil War (2 copies), Declaration of Independence Keepsake Album7 American Legion MagazineFeb 19446 Architectural DigestOct 19907 Arizona HighwaysNov 19537 Art & AntiquesSummer 19877 CenturySep 19156 Collier's6 Jan 1917; 19 Nov 19322 items6 Colonial HomesDec 19882 copies7 The ConservationistAug-Sep 1954, Mar-Apr 19792 items7 Country GentlemanJun 1944, Nov 19442 items6 Civil War Times IllustratedNov 1964, Feb 1966, Jul 1969, Feb 1977, Nov 1977, Aug 1980 6 items7 Early American LifeJun 1983 7 FortuneJan 19396 Good HousekeepingDec 19356 Harper's MagazineJul 1916, Nov 19276 Ladies' Home JournalMay 1929, Nov 1928, Jun 1929, Dec 1928, 5 itemsNov 19246 LIFEDec 1971 issue includes feature article, "Christmas in the Wyeth family"9 Dec 1957; 17 Jun 1946; 24 Apr 1944; 17 Dec 19714 items6 M: The Civilized ManDec 19847 McClure'sJan 19086 National Geographic, bound volumesJan-Jun 1928, Jul-Dec 1928, Jan-Jun 192933 volumesNational Geographic, single issuesMarch 1928, May 1928 (2), July 1928 (2), Jan 1929, May 1935, April 1949, March 1960, July 1965 (2), Nov 1966, Jun 1968, Jun 1970, July 1991 (2) 16 items3 National ParksNov/Dec 19937 The Outing MagazineJul 1907, May 19072 items6 Persimmon Hill1989 (vol 17 no 2), undated (vol 2 no 1)2 items7 PhotoplayDec 19326 PortfolioMay/Jun 19817 The Popular MagazineDec 1912 (no.5, vol.26), Jun 1912 (no.4, vol.24), Mar 1912 (no.5, vol.23),Aug 1912 (no.2, vol.25),Dec 1913 (no.1, vol.39)5 items6 Red Cross MagazineJun 1918, Jul 19182 items6 St. NicholasNov 1927, Dec 19272 items6 Scribner's, bound volumesJul-Dec 1904, Jan-Jun 1906, Jan-Jun 1907, Jan-Jun 1908, Jul-Dec 1909, Jan-Jun 1910, Jan-Jun 1911, Jul-Dec 19118 volumes4 Scribner's, bound volumesJan-Jun 1916, Jul-Dec 1917, Jul-Dec 1919, Jul-Dec 1924, Jul-Dec 19285 volumes5Scribner's, single issuesMar 1906, Feb 1907, Feb 1908, Dec 1909, Apr 1911, Jan 19376 items5Saturday Evening Post18 Jul 1908; 1 Aug 1908; 26 Sep 19083 items6 Sky (Delta Airlines magazine)Oct 19882 copies7 South Carolina WildlifeJan/Feb 19797 Southwest ArtOct 19877 USAirDec 19872 copies7 Wild WestDec 19907 Woman's Home CompanionAug 19081 Youth's CompanionMar 19081 Poster, Red Cross"The American Red Cross Carries On," undated, probably World War I126 Print, "Christmas in Old Virginia"very large print on rigid mount, resembles canvas10 Miscellaneous illustrationsloose sheets, some clipped from books or magazines1 Miscellaneous illustrationsenlarged prints, mostly of book illustrations; very large pieces, some matted126 Miscellaneous illustrations126

two "opium den" scenes; untitled of man in frock coat outdoors; prints of Wyeth paintings and murals

Miscellaneous printed materialFeaturing Wyethitems whose main purpose is to showcase, advertise or feature work by one of the Wyeths; for example, postcards or greeting cards with reproductions, or an Easton press advertisement for Wyeth-illustrated books3Including Wyeth workitems which happen to include work by one of the Wyeths, but whose main purpose is something else; for example, a corporate annual report which uses Wyeth art on the cover or title page2 folders3 Objects

Almost all of the following items bear Wyeth artwork in some way. Where possible, the title of the artwork has been identified.

 Bookmarksdetail from "Invocation to the Buffalo Herds2 items8 Boxes, decorative"The Hunter" and "Chadd's Ford"3 small, 1 large8 Cup plates, Needham Free Libraryunidentified pirate3 items8Dinner plate"Return of the Hunter"; manufactured by Syracuse China and Onondaga Pottery for the Hotel Utica3 items9 Jigsaw puzzles"Treasure Island" and "Caravels of Columbus"2 items8 Magnets"Friar Tuck" and "The Hunter"8Mugno artwork but printed with signatures of all three Wyeths8 Paperweight, Brandywine River Museum"Fence Builders"8 Photographs of Wyeth paintings8 Plaque with Father Christmas painting8 Sock box "Christmas in old Virginia" 8 Stamps"Great American Illustrators" series8 Tray, metal, Coca-Cola advertisement"Sea Captain"8 Media Audiorecording, "Last of the Mohicans"commercial audiocassette8 DVD of classic Westernsinsert has unidentified painting of man8 Record album, "27 Musical Portraits by Ann Wyeth"portrait of Ann Wyeth by her husband, John W. McCoy1Videorecording, "N. C. Wyeth Special, 11/9/86"VHS tape8