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Creator:

Woodward, Sidney C., 1890-1963  Search this

Names:

Casson Galleries  Search this

Blumenschein, Ernest Leonard, 1874-1960  Search this

Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970  Search this

Henri, Robert, 1865-1929  Search this

Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis), 1862-1927  Search this

Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971  Search this

La Farge, John, 1835-1910  Search this

Murphy, Hermann Dudley, 1867-1945  Search this

Oakley, Violet, 1874-1961  Search this

Pach, Walter, 1883-1958  Search this

Pennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936  Search this

Ryder, Chauncey F., 1868-1949  Search this

Woodward, Stanley Wingate, 1890-1970  Search this

Extent:

3.5 Linear feet

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Photographs

Scrapbooks

Date:

1823-1963

bulk 1915-1932

Summary:

The papers of art critic, editor, and gallery director Sidney Woodward date from 1823 to 1963, bulk 1915-1932, and measure 3.5 linear feet. The majority of the collection consists of personal and professional correspondence and collected letters that pertain to Woodward's relationships with various artists, galleries, and arts organizations. Also included in this collection are two biographical documents; lecture notes and collected writings; printed material including books relating to the topic of art, exhibition catalogs, and newspaper clippings; a few personal photographs and reference photographs of paintings; and scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, art reproductions, and printed material from the Casson Galleries.

Scope and Contents:

The papers of art critic, editor, and gallery director Sidney Woodward date from 1823 to 1963, bulk 1915-1932, and measure 3.5 linear feet. The majority of the collection consists of personal and professional correspondence and collected letters that pertain to Woodward's relationships with various artists, galleries, and arts organizations. Also included in this collection are two biographical documents; lecture notes and collected writings; printed material including books relating to the topic of art, exhibition catalogs, and newspaper clippings; a few personal photographs and reference photographs of paintings; and scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, art reproductions, and printed material from the Casson Galleries.

Artists that Woodward corresponded with and collected letters from include Ernest L. Blumenschein, Harrison Cady, Robert Henri, C. Lewis Hind, Rockwell Kent, John La Farge, Hermann Dudley Murphy, Violet Oakley, Water Pach, Elizabeth Robins Pennell, and Chauncey Foster Ryder, among many others. A significant number of letters in this collection were sent by his brother, marine painter Stanley, during his service in both World Wars.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged as 6 series.

Missing Title

Series 1: Correspondence and Collected Letters, 1823-1963 (2.2 linear feet; Box 1-3)

Series 2: Biographical Material, 1918 (1 folder; Box 3)

Series 3: Writings, circa 1880-1940 (0.1 linear feet; Box 3)

Series 4: Printed Material, circa 1880-1963 (0.4 linear feet; Box 3-4)

Series 5: Photographs, 1910s-1940s (4 folders; Box 4)

Series 6: Scrapbooks, circa 1920-1940 (0.7 linear feet; Box 5, BV 6-7)

Biographical / Historical:

Sidney C. Woodward (1890-1963) was an art critic and editor in Boston, MA. Woodward collected letters and autographs from notable artists, as well as manuscripts relating to art and theater.

Woodward was born on December 11, 1890, in Malden, Massachusetts, son of Alice E. (Colesworthy) and Frank E. Woodward. He was one of eight children and a twin of Stanley, marine painter and illustrator. Woodward was an art critic and editor for the Boston Post, Boston Herald, and Christian Science Monitor; and gallery director of Casson Galleries, and Irving & Casson's art gallery in Boston, MA.

Provenance:

A portion of the collection was purchased by the Archives of American Art from Sidney Woodward in 1963. Additional material was donated in 1975 by Mrs. Sidney C. Woodward.

Restrictions:

Use of original papers requires an appointment.

Rights:

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.

Occupation:

Art critics -- Massachusetts -- Boston  Search this

Gallery directors -- Massachusetts -- Boston  Search this

Editors -- Massachusetts -- Boston  Search this

Topic:

Art -- Collectors and collecting  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs

Scrapbooks

Citation:

Sidney C. Woodward papers, 1823-1963, bulk 1915-1932. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

AAA.woodsidn

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Sidney C. Woodward papers

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw94a8f442a-1dd3-45df-938b-5b4cbcdc5e60

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-aaa-woodsidn

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1920

Topic:

Figure female  Search this

Recreation--Dancing  Search this

Dress--Ethnic--North African Dress  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0011011

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_11011

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1915

Topic:

Figure group--Male  Search this

History--United States--Constitution  Search this

Occupation--Political  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001572

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139422

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Homage--Penn, William  Search this

History--England  Search this

Figure group  Search this

State of Being--Evil--Imprisonment  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001573

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139423

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Homage--Penn, William  Search this

History--England  Search this

Figure group  Search this

Ceremony--Civic--Trial  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001574

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139424

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Occupation--Industry--Printing  Search this

History--England  Search this

Figure group  Search this

Object--Written Matter--Manuscript  Search this

Architecture--Machine--Printing Press  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001575

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139425

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Homage--Penn, William  Search this

Animal--Dog--Hound  Search this

Figure group--Male  Search this

Architecture interior--Domestic  Search this

History--England  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001576

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139426

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

History--England  Search this

Religion--Martyr  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001577

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139427

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

History--England  Search this

Occupation--Education  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001578

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139428

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

History--England  Search this

Homage--Penn, William  Search this

Travel--Water--Boat  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001579

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139429

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Photographic firm:

Curtis & Cameron  Search this

Physical description:

1 photomechanical print black and white

Type:

Photomechanical prints

Date:

Copyrighted 1906

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

History--England  Search this

Equestrian  Search this

Animal--Horse  Search this

State of Being--Evil--War  Search this

Occupation--Military  Search this

Image number:

LOC LC001580

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Photograph Study Collection

Library of Congress Copyright Deposit Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_139430

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Physical description:

1 folder

Type:

Photograph

Artist files

Topic:

Art, American  Search this

Image number:

VFM VF002181

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_140806

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Subject:

Unidentified  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1930

Topic:

Portrait Female  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0032264

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_32265

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Subject:

Cresson, Margaret French  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1930

Topic:

Portrait female--Head  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0044785

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_44786

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Subject:

Unidentified  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Topic:

Portrait Female  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0047606

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_47607

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Topic:

Figure group--Female  Search this

Performing Arts--Music--Harp  Search this

Performing Arts--Music--Cello  Search this

Performing Arts--Music--Violin  Search this

Performing Arts--Music--Lute  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0047607

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_47608

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1920

Topic:

Figure female  Search this

Object--Tool--Loom  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0047608

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_47609

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Subject:

Martin, Horace Hawes  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Topic:

Portrait male--Waist length  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0047609

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_47610

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Subject:

Unidentified  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1929

Topic:

Portrait male  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0047610

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_47611

Artist:

Oakley, Violet 1874-1961  Search this

Type:

Photograph

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

Equestrian  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Study  Search this

Image number:

JUL J0047611

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Photograph Study Collection

Data Source:

Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_jul_47612