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Summary:
Five letters, 1925-1926, to "Odette" (Mrs. Helena Marguerita Da Rosa). Oldfield describes his work at the San Francisco Museum of Fine Arts and daily activities as an artist. Also included is a photograph of Oldfield, 1913.
Citation:
Otis Oldfield letters and photograph, 1913. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel 3161 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Biography Note:
Otis Oldfield (1890-1969) was a painter and teacher from San Francisco, Calif.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated 1982 by Mrs. Betty Chidlaw.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- California -- San Francisco Search this
Art -- Study and teaching -- California -- San Francisco Search this