John Quincy Adams Ward papers
Scope and Content
The John Quincy Adams Ward papers contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, pamphlets, and postcards. The photographs are of Ward's studio, family, friends, home, and his various works. Also included is a framed award from the Architectural League of New York to Ward and a report telling of Ward's contributions. Of particular interest are the photographs of Anna P. McVay's home and letters between McVay and Ward.
Dates
- Creation: 1867-1951
- Creation: Majority of material found within ( 1878-1931)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
Biography of John Quincy Adams Ward
John Quincy Adams Ward was a sculptor born in Urbana, Ohio, on June 29, 1830. From early childhood, Ward displayed a fondness for modeling and making clay figures of animals. After studying medicine at the age of nineteen, Ward went to Brooklyn New York upon the invitation of his sister, a resident of that area. After a few weeks, Ward got an apprenticeship with the famed sculptor Henry Kirk Brown. Under Brown's guidance, Ward mastered the molding of clay, plaster, marble, and bronze.
Ward first attained fame when in 1854 Brown carved "J.Q.A. Ward Asst." on the base of an equestrian statue of Washington, a work which is still considered one of the country's best. From that point on Ward received more commissions than he could handle up until the time of his death in 1910 in New York.
Some of his better known works include: The Indian Hunter, bronze statue in Central Park, New York, 1857-1864; the Garfield Monument, bronze, Washington, D.C., 1887; and, The Pediment on the New York Stock Exchange, marble, New York, 1903.
See the following web sites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Quincy_Adams_Ward http://www.famousamericans.net/johnquincyadamsward/
Extent
0.3 cubic feet
Abstract
The John Quincy Adams Ward papers contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, pamphlets, and postcards.
Statement of Arrangement
These records are organized into the following series:
- Series 1: Photographs
- Series 2: Printed Matter
- Series 2: Correspondence
- Series 4: Memorabilia
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives received the collection prior to 1977.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910 (Person)
- Anna Pearl McVay (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the John Quincy Adams Ward papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
