Donated to Wheaton

On May 20th, 1950 Marion Lewis wrote to the college to inquire about donating her husbands family treasure and returning it to Massachusetts ^[1]. She also considered donating it to her husband’s alma mater, Princeton University.  However, as active alumni to Wheaton, she chose to give the painting to Wheaton College. She insisted that it be displayed where many people can see it, “Not tucked under the eves somewhere,” as she herself enjoyed looking at it very much ^[2]. The painting arrived at Wheaton later in 1950.

Text Sources:

^[1] Marion Lewis Lothrop to Miss Brooks, May 20^th 1950. 

^[2] Ibid

Image Sources:

Wheaton College Alumni Relations Office.