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Mary Heath Keesling papers, 1960-1996

Creator:
Keesling, Mary H., 1914-,  Search this
Subject:
Allan, William George  Search this
Diebenkorn, Phyllis  Search this
Diebenkorn, Richard  Search this
Guston, Philip  Search this
Morley, Grace  Search this
Citation:
Mary Heath Keesling papers, 1960-1996. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Theme:
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)6136
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)216352
AAA_collcode_keesmary
Theme:
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_216352

Mary Heath Keesling papers

Creator:
Keesling, Mary H. (Mary Heath), 1914-  Search this
Names:
Allan, William George, 1936-  Search this
Diebenkorn, Phyllis  Search this
Diebenkorn, Richard, 1922-1993  Search this
Guston, Philip, 1913-1980  Search this
Morley, Grace, 1900-1985  Search this
Extent:
0.4 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1960-1996
Summary:
The papers of California collector and art patron Mary Heath Keesling measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1960 to 1996. The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence documenting the close relationship between Keesling and members of the San Francisco art community.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of California collector and art patron Mary Heath Keesling measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1960 to 1996. The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence documenting the close relationship between Keesling and members of the San Francisco art community. Correspondents include William George Allan, Phyllis and Richard Diebenkorn, Philip Guston, Grace Morley, and others.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical:
Collector and art patron Mary Heath Keesling (1914-2006) lived in San Francisco, California. Through volunteer work with the Junior League of San Francisco, she sparked an interest in modern art. Keesling served as a longtime member of the San Francisco Art Institute's Women's Board and acted as trustee for the institute.
Provenance:
Donated 1997 by Mary Heath Keesling.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
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 patrons -- California -- San Francisco  Search this
Collectors -- California -- San Francisco  Search this
Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Citation:
Mary Heath Keesling papers, 1960-1996. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.keesmary
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Mary Heath Keesling papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw92877fbc0-9f18-48a1-a768-ba3aec7c09ea
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-keesmary

Aline Meyer Liebman papers, 1906-1978

Creator:
Liebman, Aline Meyer, 1879-1966  Search this
Subject:
O'Keeffe, Georgia  Search this
Stieglitz, Alfred  Search this
Strand, Paul  Search this
Weston, Edward  Search this
Adams, Ansel  Search this
Benton, Thomas Hart  Search this
Bluemner, Oscar  Search this
Borglum, Gutzon  Search this
Lachaise, Gaston  Search this
Marin, John  Search this
Macdonald-Wright, Stanton  Search this
Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Type:
Scrapbooks
Citation:
Aline Meyer Liebman papers, 1906-1978. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Art patronage -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Modernism (Art) -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Photography, Artistic -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Art, Modern -- 20th century -- United States -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Women painters  Search this
Women photographers  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Theme:
Women  Search this
Photography  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)9850
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)212345
AAA_collcode_liebalin
Theme:
Women
Photography
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_212345

Interview with Brenda Kuhn, 1966 Apr. 1

Creator:
Kuhn, Brenda, 1911-  Search this
Subject:
Kuhn, Walt  Search this
Type:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Citation:
Interview with Brenda Kuhn, 1966 Apr. 1. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Women art patrons  Search this
Folk artists  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Women artists -- Maine  Search this
Theme:
Women  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)10672
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)214267
AAA_collcode_kuhnbren
Theme:
Women
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_214267

Frederick Stuart Church letters and art work, circa 1892-circa 1923

Creator:
Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart), 1842-1924  Search this
Subject:
Mitchell, Laura  Search this
Klots, Emma Louise  Search this
Type:
Drawings
Citation:
Frederick Stuart Church letters and art work, circa 1892-circa 1923. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Women art patrons  Search this
Theme:
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)10809
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)214543
AAA_collcode_churfred
Theme:
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_214543
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Flora Whitney Miller papers regarding Kay Sage, 1915-1982

Creator:
Miller, Flora Whitney, 1897-1986  Search this
Subject:
Sage, Kay  Search this
Type:
Photographs
Citation:
Flora Whitney Miller papers regarding Kay Sage, 1915-1982. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Poetry  Search this
Women painters  Search this
Surrealism  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Theme:
Women  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)10848
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)214596
AAA_collcode_millflor
Theme:
Women
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_214596
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Olive Thompson Cowell papers, circa 1940-1982

Creator:
Cowell, Olive Thompson, 1887-1984  Search this
Subject:
Falkenstein, Claire  Search this
Wildenhain, Frans  Search this
Wildenhain, Marguerite  Search this
Cowell, Henry  Search this
Type:
Sound recordings
Citation:
Olive Thompson Cowell papers, circa 1940-1982. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Women educators  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Women educators  Search this
Theme:
Diaries  Search this
Women  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)6455
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)215607
AAA_collcode_coweoliv
Theme:
Diaries
Women
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_215607

Oral history interview with Jan Thompson, 1983 September 6-November 16

Interviewee:
Thompson, Jan Newstrom  Search this
Interviewer:
Prince, Sue Ann  Search this
Subject:
Callahan, Harry M.  Search this
Callahan, Kenneth  Search this
Graves, Morris  Search this
Tobey, Mark  Search this
Type:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Citation:
Quotes and excerpts must be cited as follows: Oral history interview with Jan Thompson, 1983 September 6-November 16. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Abstract expressionism  Search this
Art patronage  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Theme:
Women  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)12209
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)212454
AAA_collcode_thomps83
Theme:
Women
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_oh_212454
Online Media:

Oral history interview with Wilhelmina Holladay, 2005 Aug. 17-2005 Sept. 23

Interviewee:
Holladay, Wilhelmina Cole, 1922-  Search this
Interviewer:
Wasserman, Krystyna  Search this
Subject:
National Museum of Women in the Arts (U.S.)  Search this
Type:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Citation:
Quotes and excerpts must be cited as follows: Oral history interview with Wilhelmina Holladay, 2005 Aug. 17-2005 Sept. 23. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Theme:
Women  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)12519
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)255614
AAA_collcode_hollad05
Theme:
Women
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_oh_255614
Online Media:

Oral history interview with Jan Thompson

Interviewee:
Thompson, Jan Newstrom  Search this
Interviewer:
Prince, Sue Ann  Search this
Names:
Callahan, Harry M.  Search this
Callahan, Kenneth, 1905-1986  Search this
Graves, Morris, 1910-2001  Search this
Tobey, Mark  Search this
Extent:
67 Pages (Transcript)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Pages
Sound recordings
Interviews
Date:
1983 September 6-November 16
Scope and Contents:
An interview of Jan Thompson conducted 1983 September 6-1983 November 16, by Sue Ann Kendall, for the Archives of American Art's Northwest Oral History Project at the artist's home in Seattle, Washington.
Thompson speaks of her association with Morris Graves, Mark Tobey, Kenneth Callahan and others; women in Northwest art; her lack of interest in figurative painting; and abstract expressionism and pop art. She recalls John Cage.
Biographical / Historical:
Jan Newstrom Thompson is an arts patron from Seattle, Washington.
General:
Originally recorded on 3 sound cassettes. Reformatted in 2010 as 6 digital wav files. Duration is 3 hr., 11 min.
Provenance:
This interview is part of the Archives' Northwest Oral History Project, begun in 1982 to document the Northwest artistic community through interviews with painters, sculptors, craftsmen, educators, curators, and others, in Oregon, Washington and Montana.
Restrictions:
Transcript available on the Archives of American Art website.
Occupation:
Art patrons -- Washington (State) -- Seattle  Search this
Topic:
Abstract expressionism  Search this
Art patronage  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Women art patrons  Search this
Genre/Form:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Identifier:
AAA.thomps83
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9438ad656-5731-4ea0-aef8-9464045994ca
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-thomps83
Online Media:

Frederick Stuart Church letters and art work

Creator:
Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart), 1842-1924  Search this
Names:
Klots, Emma Louise  Search this
Mitchell, Laura  Search this
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Drawings
Date:
circa 1892-circa 1923
Summary:
The Frederick Stuart Church letters and art work date from circa 1892-circa 1923 and measure 0.5 linear feet. The collection includes illustrated letters, all but three of which are written to Emma Louise Klots, regarding Church's daily activities and his paintings, as well as artwork by Church including etchings and reproductions of Church's paintings, some of which are printed as photogravures.
Scope and Contents:
The Frederick Stuart Church letters and art work date from circa 1892-circa 1923 and measure 0.5 linear feet. The collection includes illustrated letters, all but three of which are written to Emma Louise Klots, regarding Church's daily activities and his paintings, as well as artwork by Church including etchings and reproductions of Church's paintings, some of which are printed as photogravures.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged as two series:

Series 1: Letters, circa 1892-circa 1923 (Box 1; 0.2 linear feet)

Series 2: Artwork and Reproductions, circa 1892-circa 1923 (Box 2; 0.3 linear feet)
Biographical / Historical:
Frederick Stuart Church (1842-1924) was a painter, etcher, and illustrator in New York, New York, who specialized in animals. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Church studied in New York City at the National Academy of Design and joined the Art Students League. By the 1870s he had a reputation as a gifted illustrator and worked for many magazines including various Harper's publications. He was most well known for his depictions of animals, and his paintings were purchased by leading art collectors of the day, including Charles Lang Freer, Henry Clay Frick, and Potter Palmer. Emma Louise Klots was a patron of Church.
Related Materials:
The Archives of American Art also holds the Frederick Stuart Church collection, circa 1885-1905, a small collection of letters from Church to various people.
Provenance:
The collection was donated to the Archives of American Art in 1990 by Thomas Rothwell, whose mother was Emma Louise Klots's niece.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
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:
Illustrators -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Etchers -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Animal painters -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Topic:
Women art patrons  Search this
Genre/Form:
Drawings
Citation:
Frederick Stuart Church letters and art work, circa 1892-circa 1923. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.churfred
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Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw948d67940-915c-412b-8854-358b970d9424
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-churfred
Online Media:

Ailsa Mellon Bruce

Artist:
Jo Davidson, 30 Mar 1883 - 2 Jan 1952  Search this
Sitter:
Ailsa Mellon Bruce, 1901 - 1969  Search this
Medium:
marble on base
Dimensions:
Without Base (Accurate): 40 x 35.9 x 23.8cm (15 3/4 x 14 1/8 x 9 3/8")
With Base (Accurate): 94.6 x 59.5 x 47.5cm (37 1/4 x 23 7/16 x 18 11/16")
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1927
Topic:
Ailsa Mellon Bruce: Female  Search this
Ailsa Mellon Bruce: Visual Arts\Founder  Search this
Ailsa Mellon Bruce: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Ailsa Mellon Bruce: Society and Social Change\Socialite  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1983.1.52 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4534dd23f-27cd-424e-a8bf-b17133509050
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1983.1.52_NGA

Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough

Artist:
Laura Harvey, 1908 - 1976  Search this
Sitter:
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough, 1900 - 1978  Search this
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions:
60.3cm x 49.4cm (23 3/4" x 19 7/16"), Estimate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1974
Topic:
Interior\Studio\Art  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Female  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Museum of Fine Arts (Museum of New Mexico)
Object number:
4101
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm440fc61c8-773e-4f44-932e-2e9c4d0b4522
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_4101

Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough

Artist:
Paul Lantz, 1908 - 1989  Search this
Sitter:
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough, 1900 - 1978  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
45.8cm x 46cm (18 1/16" x 18 1/8"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1930-70
Topic:
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Female  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Museum of Fine Arts (Museum of New Mexico)
Object number:
4121
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e8922103-cf5a-4e2d-b5e6-922cfeb5273c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_4121

Mrs. T.B.Y.

Alternate Title:
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough
Artist:
Mary Eleanor Witherspoon, 1904 - 1999  Search this
Sitter:
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough, 1900 - 1978  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
8.4cm x 6.5cm (3 5/16" x 2 9/16"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1932
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Miniature  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Bookshelf  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Female  Search this
Vivian Sloan Fiske Yarborough: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Museum of Fine Arts (Museum of New Mexico)
Object number:
4130 MFANM
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44aa949e8-6c0b-4cc5-8b45-593253145e94
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_4130_MFANM

Onya La Tour

Artist:
Earl Cavis Kerkam, 1890 - 1965  Search this
Sitter:
Onya LaTour, born late 19th century  Search this
Medium:
Pastel on paper
Dimensions:
29.2cm x 24.1cm (11 1/2" x 9 1/2"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1936
Topic:
Onya LaTour: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Onya LaTour: Female  Search this
Onya LaTour: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Indiana University Art Museum
Object number:
69.86.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45aec9037-adb7-41cc-81be-05837a751023
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_69.86.1

Onya La Tour

Artist:
Oronzo Vito Gasparo, 1903 - 1969  Search this
Sitter:
Onya LaTour, born late 19th century  Search this
Type:
Drawing
Date:
Indeterminable
Topic:
Onya LaTour: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Onya LaTour: Female  Search this
Onya LaTour: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Indianapolis Museum of Art
Object number:
72.40.118
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a5c8f01e-4c3f-4c3f-9534-56309c8e90d7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_72.40.118

Onya La Tour

Artist:
Helen Westheller, 20th century  Search this
Sitter:
Onya LaTour, born late 19th century  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor
Dimensions:
*
Type:
Painting
Date:
Indeterminable
Topic:
Onya LaTour: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Onya LaTour: Female  Search this
Onya LaTour: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Indianapolis Museum of Art
Object number:
72.40.71
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm431fa1eeb-613a-4b11-862c-a349f7904a30
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_72.40.71

Red Blouse

Artist:
Philip A. Sawyer, 1877 - 1949  Search this
Sitter:
Onya LaTour, born late 19th century  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
51cm x 39.7cm (20 1/16" x 15 5/8"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1934
Topic:
Onya LaTour: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Onya LaTour: Female  Search this
Onya LaTour: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Indianapolis Museum of Art
Object number:
72.97.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm490bf5481-6d37-4060-9090-9c1d3c5b853b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_72.97.1

Onya La Tour Jungbeck and Husband, Maurice Jungbeck

Alternate Title:
Onya and Ola
Artist:
David Davidovich Burliuk, 1882 - 1967  Search this
Sitter:
Onya LaTour, born late 19th century  Search this
Maurice Jungbeck  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
59.5cm x 44.1cm (23 7/16" x 17 3/8"), Sight
Type:
Painting
Date:
1939
Topic:
Onya LaTour: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Onya LaTour: Female  Search this
Onya LaTour: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Maurice Jungbeck: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Indianapolis Museum of Art
Object number:
72.97.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4473b98a0-bad7-4925-aa25-7f324b444ee8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_72.97.2

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