Guide to the Joseph B. Thomas Collection , MS 00030

Joseph B. Thomas Collection Guide to the Joseph B. Thomas Collection MS 00030

Guide to the Joseph B. Thomas Collection MS 00030

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Repository

Special Collections Research Center

Identification

MS 00030

Title

Joseph B. Thomas Collection 1894-1947

Quantity

0.20 Linear Feet

Creator

Thomas, Joseph B., 1879-1955

Scope and Contents

Contains a diary, photographs, and letters concerning Joseph B. Thomas, an author and dog breeder from New York City. Included in the collection is Thomas' diary featuring photographs from trips to France and Italy in 1894 written in French, a copy of Thomas' book Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages published in 1933, drawings of hounds used in his book, and a registration form from the American Kennel Club.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Thomas, Joseph B., 1879-1955

Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1

Box 1

Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1
Joseph Thomas Diary with Draft Copy
1894
Scope and Contents
Written in French.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
Photographs and Chromolithograph
undated
Scope and Contents
Chromolithograph of hounds, horseshow photograph and photograph of Clara Fargo Thomas, Joseph's wife.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
Pencil Drawing
undated
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing of deer by Clara Fargo Thomas.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
Correspondence and Wedding Annoucemen
1911, 1928, undated
Scope and Contents
Letters from Russell Alger to Joseph Thomas and Clara; and Joseph and Clara's Wedding Announcement.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
Form, Letter and Note
1944 and undated
Scope and Contents
American Kennel Club form, correspondence and a note.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
Book
1933
Scope and Contents
Hounds and Hunters Through the Ages by Joseph Thomas, published by Windward House in 1933.