Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Anna Margaretta Archambault Selected Papers, circa 1880-1946, in the Archives of American Art

Summary
Collection ID:
AAA.archanna
Creators:
Archambault, Anna Margaretta, 1856-1956
Dates:
circa 1880-1946
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Microfilm reels
partial microfilm reels
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The microfilmed Anna Margaretta Archambault selected papers contain correspondence and papers relating primarily to Archambault's work in miniatures. Omitted from microfilming are photographs of Archambault's sitters and models.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Anna Margaretta Archambault (1856-1956) was a portrait painter, miniaturist, author, and educator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also known for editing the book A guide book of art, architecture, and historic interests in Pennsylvania, published in 1924.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels P26 (347-) & P27 (1-461) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Anna Margaretta Archambault papers.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Microfilmed by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for the Archives of American Art, 1955. Donated to the HSP by Anna Archambault, 1933-1946.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
Microfilm inventory available at all Archives of American Art offices. In addition, a hadwritten, partial index to artists, Archambault's activities, and autographs is on microfilm reel P27, frames 459-460.
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Miniature painters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Portrait painters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Educators -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Authors -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Miniature painting Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Women artists Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Women authors Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Women painters Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Women educators Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Repository Contact
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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