Biographical material includes childhood memorabilia and financial records. Legal documents include dissolving of a partnership between Howland and her then-husband (Armando Zegri) from their partner for the business Café Latino. Another letter from an attorney discusses Howland's divorce from Zegri. One address book is present.
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Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Writings include handwritten and typed autobiographical materials. There are some notes related to her art career. Howland wrote a story called 'Willy Nilly,' and the records contain handwritten and typed copies as well as illustrations. Also included are some poems and one translation by the artist from the Book of Proverbs. A photocopy of a guestbook from Café Latino and some unidentified writings complete the series.
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Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Printed material includes a set of 33 Christmas cards Howland designed. Exhibition pamphlets involve Howland and other artists. Many clippings from newspapers including photos of artists, politicians, and Howland sculptures.
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Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Photographs depict Howland and her works. Also included are photos by Eugenie Gershoy of works by Howland. Portraits of the artist and member of the Lost Generation Henry Strater are present.
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Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Artwork makes up a significant portion of the collection. Many sketchbooks from Howland's childhood, sketches from a trip to Jamaica (probably), and other loose sketches. Also found are figure studies, ink drawings, landscapes, two watercolors with tropical iconography (probably Jamaica), and two sketches from 1914 with war theme.
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Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Correspondence makes up about one third of the collection. Howland corresponded with friends and colleagues over many decades. There are letters or postcards from various people, including Eugenie Gershoy, Henry Strater, Edith Halpert, Peggy Bacon, Forbes Watson, Jerry Bywaters, Adolph Dehn, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, and Dorothea Greenbaum. Also present are a few letters regarding her work in the Treasury Department's Public Works of Art Project and the Works Progress Administration. Many letters are from museums, galleries, or organizations inviting her to participate in exhibits or thanking her for taking part. Other letters document sales of artworks.
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Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Isabella Howland papers, 1899-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.