Artwork

Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry diploma

Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry diploma, June 1912; Ink on paper, 16 7/8 x 22 inches; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent. Conserved by Laura Schell

University of the State of New York diploma

University of the State of New York diploma, March 22, 1926; Ink on parchment, 13 7/8 x 16 11/16 inches; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent. Conserved by Laura Schell

Michigan Avenue Branch Y.M.C.A., Buffalo, N.Y.

John Edmonston Brent (1889-1962), Michigan Avenue Branch Y.M.C.A., Buffalo, N.Y., 11-1-1926; graphite and transparent watercolor wash on paper, 12 7/8 x 22 /16 inches; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

John E. Brent’s Application for the Position of Junior Landscape Architect, Parks Department, Municipal Civil Service Commission, City of Buffalo

John E. Brent’s Application for the Position of Junior Landscape Architect, Parks Department, Municipal Civil Service Commission, City of Buffalo, September 28, 1936; Ink on yellow paper, folded to 8-3/4 x 3-1/2 inches; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

Certificate of Marriage for John E. Brent and Neeton E. Cook, with Envelope

Certificate of Marriage for John E. Brent and Neeton E. Cook, with Envelope, October 5, 1912; Certificate of Marriage No. 58650, ink on paper, Envelope, ink on paper, 3-7/8 x 8-1/4 inches (Envelope: 4-1/16 x 5-1/8 inches); Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

“Skyline, New York City” Postcard of postmarked

“Skyline, New York City” Postcard of postmarked, September 19, 1950; Offset color lithograph, 3-7/16 x 5-1/2 inches; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

Our Trip to New Orleans and Pacific Coast, 6/19/47 to 7/22/47, J.E.B. & A.P.B., June 19, 1947 to July 22, 1947; Original, typed travel journal stapled into paper cover; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

John E. Brent’s Expense Report of “Trip to New Orleans and Pacific Coast, June 19, 1947 to July 22, 1947; 1 sheet, ink on paper; 5 sheets ink on lined paper, 11 x 8 ½ inches (5 sheets: 12 7/16 x 8 inches); Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

Retirement to End Family’s Teaching Record of 120 Years, April 25, 1947; Newspaper, 10 ½ x 4 inches; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent

4 Wooden Rulers, undated, (3) Wooden straight rulers measuring 18, 12, and 12 inches, (1) Dietzgen 3-sided wooden ruler measuring 12 ½ inches long; Lent by Descendants of John E. Brent