Archives of American Art

Samuel Brecher papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.brecsamp
Creators:
Brecher, Samuel, 1897-
Dates:
1909-1983
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
69 Items
(microfilmed on 2 reels)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Biographical notes; a typescript of newspaper and magazine reviews of Brecher's work, 1933-1982; 39 letters received, 1933-1982 and a letter of condolence to Mrs. Brecher, 1983; newspaper and magazine clippings, undated and 1938-1979, and 3 scrapbooks, 1921-1983, containing biographical notes, photographs, correspondence, catalogs, and clippings.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter and printmaker; New York, N.Y. Born 1897, died 1982.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 3267 and 4909 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Reel 4909: All items are photocopies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material on reel 4909 donated 1984 by Mrs. Samuel Brecher, widow of Brecher. The scrapbooks on reel 3267 lent for microfilming 1984 by Mrs. Florence Brecher. Photocopies discarded after microfilming.

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.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Printmakers -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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