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Archives of American Art
Lise Holst's research material relating to Robert Lea MacCameron
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.holslise
- Creators:
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Holst, Lise
- Dates:
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1896-1983
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Linear foot
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Research notes, printed matter, photographs, and correspondence, 1981-1983, of Lise Holst relating to her work on Robert Lea MacCameron; and photocopies of MacCameron's correspondence, 1900-1912, a journal, 1896-1912, and writings.
Scope and Contents
Holst's correspondence is mainly with museums and members of the MacCameron family. Photographs and other reproductions of MacCameron's artwork. Printed matter includes exhibition catalogs and articles.
Scope and Contents
MacCameron's correspondence is with clients concerning portrait commissions, and with family and friends, including a series of letters to Henry Clews, 1909-1912. Journal entries mainly record portraits painted and European travels. Writings include essays on art topics, reminiscences, an autobiographical account, "The People I Have Painted," and "Biographical Sketch of Robert Lea MacCameron," by Robert F. MacCameron [grandson], 1967.
Arrangement
Arrangement
I. Lisa Holst's correspondence, notes, and research (1981-1983) II. MacCameron's journals and papers (1896-1912); dated correspondence arranged chronologically
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Holst: Assisant Curator, Williams College Museum of Art. MacCameron: Painter, specializing in portraits; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Reproduction Note
All MacCameron papers, except reminiscences are photocopies
Existence and Location of Originals
Photocopies: Location of originals unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Lise Holst, 1993.
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 -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Portrait painters | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
MacCameron, Robert Lee, 1866-1912 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Clews, Henry, 1876-1937 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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