Cheney, Mary Pope, 1921-1996. Mary Cheney papers, 1969-1980. - View Resource (original) (raw)

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Cheney, Mary Pope, 1921-1996. Mary Cheney papers, 1969-1980.

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Mary Cheney papers, 1969-1980.

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A collection of artwork, family photographs, and papers of Mary Pope Cheney, a resident of Farmington, Connecticut. Mrs. Cheney was involved with the Connecticut Institute for the Blind and was a docent at the Wadsworth Atheneum. At the Atheneum she helped to develop a sensory tour for the blind. The papers include notes from both of these organizations. One letter in the collection is from her daughter, Kate.

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Art museum; Hartford, Conn. Established 1842 to house the collection of Daniel Wadsworth, a painter and collector. The museum grew considerably with gifts from J.P. Morgan into a premiere institution of American fine and decorative arts. Formerly known as Wadsworth Atheneum and Morgan Memorial. From the description of Wadsworth Atheneum scrapbooks, 1899-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502531 ...