Archives of American Art

Lise Holst's research material relating to Robert Lea MacCameron

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.holslise
Creators:
Holst, Lise
Dates:
1896-1983
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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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