Edgren (Robert W.) (1874-1939) Collection, 1904-1909

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Summary

Title:
Edgren (Robert W.) (1874-1939) Collection
Dates:
1904-1909
Creators:
Edgren, Robert Wadsworth
Abstract:
Extent:
3 LF (4 oversize scrapbooks)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Edgren (Robert W.) (1874-1939) Collection . Monterey Museum of Art

Background

Scope and content:

4 oversize scrapbooks of newsclippings; original drawings

Biographical / historical:

Robert Wadsworth Edgren (born Chicago, IL January 7, 1874; died Carmel, CA September 9, 1939) was a nationally syndicated American political and sports cartoonist (specializing in boxing), reporter, editor, and Olympic athlete (discus and shot put) in the 1906 Summer Games (source Wikipedia, viewed 7/17/2023). Edgren moved to the Monterey Peninsula in the 1930s, served on the California Boxing Commission, and died in his apartment at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Monterey Museum of Art has a number of his original cartoons in their collection (Accession # 1973.057.001-005).

Acquisition information:
Gift

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Monterey Museum of Art staff.
Date Prepared:
1904-1909
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Edgren (Robert W.) (1874-1939) Collection . Monterey Museum of Art

Location of this collection:
559 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940, US
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