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Creator:
Root, Edward Wales, d. 1956  Search this
Names:
Eilshemius, Louis M. (Louis Michel), 1864-1941  Search this
Extent:
2 Items ((on 1 partial microfilm reel))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
[ca. 1930]
Scope and Contents:
Two letters to Root from Louis Michel Eilshemius. Eilshemius discusses a small oil painting purchased by Root that he admirers, his interest in art, the "struggle against irrecognition", his animosity toward the National Academy of Design, views on intellect, and his work other than painting.
Biographical / Historical:
Art collector and art instructor; Clinton, N.Y. Collector of predominately American avant-garde art. Taught art at Hamilton College. He was the son of Elihu Root.
Provenance:
Donated by Mrs. Edward Root, 1964.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting -- United States  Search this
Identifier:
AAA.rootedwa
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw98d96911e-2d9d-410d-9e30-c730ebdce909
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-rootedwa