Archives of American Art

Frederick H. Clark papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.clarfred
Creators:
Clark, Frederick H. (Frederick Hatfield), 1861-1948
Dates:
1875-1934
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
225 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence, 1888-1934, concerning Clark's paintings and exhibitions; a list of paintings owned by Congressman Brewer, handwritten by Clark; exhibition catalogs and announcements of the School of Industrial Design, Trenton, New Jersey, the Society of American Artists, New York City, the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design, New York City, and the American Society of Miniature Painters; an etching by William Merritt Chase; a paper fan from the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876; and clippings and miscellaneous printed material.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, portrait painter, art administrator. Born in Trenton, New Jersey. Studied with William Merritt Chase. Painted murals for the State House in New Jerey. Key in establishing Trenton's School of Industrial Design in 1890, and served for 18 years on its' board of trustees. Died in Martha's Vineyard.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2707 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received 1982 through J. M. Edelstein, Librarian of the National Gallery of Art.

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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