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Archives of American Art
George Elliott Downing papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.downgeor
- Creators:
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Downing, George E. (George Elliot), 1904-1977
- Dates:
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19--
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Notes; catalogues; and etchings.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter and educator; Providence, R.I.. Born in Marquette, Michigan, Downing was educated at Harvard University and at the University of Chicago. A member of the College Art Association and the Providence Art Club, he taught at the University of Chicago and at Brown University. His wife, Antoinette Downing, is an architectural historian.
Administration
Reproduction Note
Catalogues and etchings are photocopies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1981 by Mrs. George E. Downing, widow of George Downing.
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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