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.

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.