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Creator:
Wiesenberg, Louis, 1893-1943  Search this
Subject:
Wiesenberg, Raizel  Search this
Society of Independent Artists (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Level Club Condominium (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Type:
Photographs
Drawings
Writings
Place of publication, production, or execution:
United States
Physical Description:
0.6 Linear feet
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged as 6 series. Series 1: Biographical Material, 1916-1981 (Box 1; 1 folder) Series 2: Letters, 1917-1981 (Box 1; 7 folders) Series 3: Notes and Writings, 1939-1943 (Box 1; 4 folders) Series 4: Artwork, 1927-1932 (Box 1; 19 folders) Series 5: Printed Material, 1924-1944 (Boxes 1-2; 7 folders) Series 6: Photographs, 1913-1973 (Box 2; 5 folders)
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment.
Summary:
The scattered papers of Louis Wiesenberg measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1913-1981. Found are biographical materials, letters primarily from Louis' widow Raizel Wiesenberg, notes and writings, numerous drawings, printed material, and photographs of Wiesenberg, his family, and artwork.
Citation:
Louis Wiesenberg papers, 1913-1981. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
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Biography Note:
Louis Wiesenberg (1893-1943) was born in Poland and studied art in Montreal and at the National Academy of Design in New York. He settled in New York where he painted and drew. He later moved back to Montreal, but continued to exhibit in New York.
Language Note:
Collection is in English.
Provenance:
The Louis Wiesenberg papers were donated in 1981 and 1982 by Raizel Wiesenberg Arp, the artist's widow.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Theme:
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)8747
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)210928
AAA_collcode_wiesloui
Theme:
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
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