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Archives of American Art
John Doctoroff papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.doctjohn
- Creators:
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Doctoroff, John
- Dates:
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circa 1920-1960
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Phhotographs, color transparencies, and film and glass plate negatives of Doctoroff's works of art, many undocumented, including portrait sitters Warren G. Harding and Abraham Lincoln; writings, including a bound ledger and handwritten lists of works of art; letters to Doctoroff from clients and museums; four drawings by Doctoroff; and printed material, including exhibition announcements and newspaper clippings.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Portrait painter; Chicago, Ill.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2007 by the Chicago Historical Society via Board member Barbara L. Kipper.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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| Portrait painters -- Illinois -- Chicago | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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