Archives of American Art

Hyman Kaitz papers relating to Louis Eilshemius

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.kaithyma
Creators:
Kaitz, Hyman B. (Hyman Benjamin), 1916-1996
Dates:
1933-1978
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
5 Items
(on a partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Two letters, 1933 and undated, from Eilshemius in response to Kaitz's "fan letter" to Eilshemius. One letter is illustrated with a pen and ink sketch of a nude falling into a stream, and is titled "Flop! in." Also included are an undated clipping about Eilshemius; a review, 1970, written by John Canaday reviewing an Eilshemius exhibition at the Sidney Janis Gallery; and a review, 1978, by Jo Ann Lewis of a retrospective at the Hirshhorn Museum.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 4202 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1987 by Hyman B. Kaitz.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Eilshemius, Louis M. (Louis Michel), 1864-1941 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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