Series I: Correspondence, 1924-1959

Contains Dr. Pleasants' letters to Frick Art Reference Library staff and carbon copies of Library responses. Letters discuss his research on early Maryland paintings and often contain cross-references to his research notes. Of note are detailed discussions of painting subject identification and artist attribution. Letters also document details of Library photographing expeditions, including the selection of paintings to photograph, arrangements, logistics, and summaries of the trips. Correspondence also contains references to Dr. Pleasants' research for his upcoming publications.