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A Finding Aid to the Louis M. Eilshemius Letters and Photographs, circa 1892-circa 1931, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.eilsloui
Creators:
Eilshemius, Louis M. (Louis Michel), 1864-1941
Dates:
circa 1892-circa 1931
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.01 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Louis M. Eilshemius letters and photographs date from circa 1892-circa 1931 and measure 0.01 linear feet. The collection includes a studio portrait of Eilshemius, a photograph of the interior of Eilshemius's studio in his house on East 57th Street, New York, and typescripts of letters from Eilshemius to his mother, a diary entry, and a poem. Collection dates reflect the dates of the items in the typescripts, as typescript dates are unknown.

Administration

Author
Stephanie Ashley
Existence and Location of Copies
The collection was digitized in 2022 and is available on the Archives of American Art website.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Florence Lewison in 1965. Lewison purchased some papers from Eilshemius's estate for the purpose of researching his art and personality. Lewison also owned many of his paintings, a number of which were bought by Joseph Hirshhorn.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center .

Related Materials
A portion of Eilshemius's papers, including correspondence with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rigby, letters, sketches and a sketchbook, a manuscript, handbills and pamphlets, are located at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution. Hirshhorn may have received some or all of these items from Florence Lewison.

Keywords

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