The collection is arranged into eight series according to material type. The contents of each series have been arranged chronologically. Series 1: Biographical Material, 1939-1971 (boxes 1, 8-9; 3 folders) Series 2: Correspondence, 1914-1983, undated (boxes 1-6, 8-9; 5.8 linear ft.) Series 3: Business Records, 1952-1978 (box 6; 5 folders) Series 4: Notes, 1967-1970, undated (box 6; 3 folders) Series 5: Writings, 1970, undated (box 6; 2 folders) Series 6: Artwork, 1932-1978, undated (boxes 6, 8-9, OV 10, 26 folders) Series 7: Printed Material, 1932-1983, undated (boxes 7, 9; 19 folders) Series 8: Photographs, 1916-1983, undated (boxes 7, 9; 12 folders)
Access Note / Rights:
The collection is open for research. Patrons must use microfilm copy.
Summary:
The papers of sculptor and art instructor, Eugenie Gershoy, measure 7.2 linear feet and date from 1914 to 1983. The collection documents Gershoy's career through biographical material, correspondence, business records, notes, writings, artwork, printed material, and photographs.
Citation:
Eugenie Gershoy papers, 1914-1983. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
The collection is available on 35 mm microfilm reels 293, and 4966-4972 at Archives of American Art offices, and through interlibrary loan. Researchers should note that the arrangement of the material described in the container inventory does not reflect the arrangement of the collection on microfilm.
Use Note:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Related Materials:
Related material in the Archives of American Art includes a transcribed oral history interview with Eugenie Gershoy conducted by Mary McChesney for the Archives of American Art's New Deal and the Arts Oral History Program, October 15, 1964. A link to the transcript is provided from the online catalog.
Biography Note:
Born in Krivoi Rog, Russia on January 1, 1901, Eugenie was the youngest of the Gershoy children. The family immigrated to New York City in 1903. She later became a U.S. citizen.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
The Eugenie Gershoy papers were donated to the Archives of American Art between 1975 and 1983 by the artist.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001