Archives of American Art

Letters to Bernice and Harry Lurie from Peggy Bacon

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.bacoplur
Creators:
Lurie, Bernice, 1891-1982
Bacon, Peggy, 1895-1987
Dates:
1969-1977
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
18 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
15 letters and 3 notes from Peggy Bacon to friends Bernice and Harry Lurie concerning family matters and health, friends, acquaintances, and Bacon's failing eyesight and arthritis.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Bacon was a printmaker, painter, caricaturist, illustrator, poet, and writer (of childrens' books).

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 4909 (fr. 513-560) available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1986 by Alison (Mrs. Henry) Lurie, daughter of Harry & Bernice Lurie.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

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