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Creator:
Schneider, Otto J., 1875-1946  Search this
Subject:
Swann, James  Search this
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)  Search this
Type:
Scrapbooks
Place of publication, production, or execution:
Other
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary:
A family photograph album, compiled by Schneider's sister, Emma; a scrapbook containing reproductions of drawings by James Swann; photocopies of articles and clippings about Schneider; an etching by Schneider; reproductions of his etchings; and printed material. Also contains materials relating to the World's Columbian Exposition, including a pamphlet, "Official Guide to the Grounds and Buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition," and a broadside, "To the Stockholders of the World's Columbian Exposition".
Citation:
Otto J. Schneider papers, 1892-1963. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
Etcher; Chicago, Ill.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
This collection was originally in Chicago Historical Society, which gave it to National Collection of Fine Arts when it gave Schneider's works from the estate. National Collection of Fine Arts transferred the papers to AAA in 1980.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Printing -- Illinois -- Chicago  Search this
Engraving -- Printing -- Illinois -- Chicago  Search this
Theme:
Chicago's Art-Related Archival Materials: A Terra Foundation Resource  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)8547
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)210725
AAA_collcode_schnotto
Theme:
Chicago's Art-Related Archival Materials: A Terra Foundation Resource
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_210725