Overview
Diaries of American author, painter, and architect, Christopher LaFarge.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1955
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Diaries were formerly restricted until 1985.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)19 diaries of American author, painter, and architect, Christopher LaFarge.
Biographical / Historical
LaFarge was an American author, painter, and architect, and was a graduate of the Harvard College Class of 1920. He was the grandson of author and artist John LaFarge and the brother of author Oliver LaFarge (H.C. 1924).
Arrangement
Arranged chronologicallly.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
60M-232. Gift of the estate of Christopher LaFarge, via the executor, Mr. Francis W. LaFarge, of Clark, Dodge & Co., 61 Wall Street, New York 5, N.Y.; received: 1960 October.
- Title
- LaFarge, Christopher, 1897-1956. Christopher LaFarge diaries, 1937-1955: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00107
Repository Details
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