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Archives of American Art
James Wilfrid Kerr papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kerrjame
- Creators:
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Kerr, James Wilfrid, 1897-1994
- Dates:
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1918-1984
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Linear feet(partially microfilmed on 3 reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical information; correspondence; photographs and slides of Kerr and his work; Mrs. Kerr' diary, 1963-1965; writings and notes; address and guest books; financial and business records; awards; two sketches by Kerr and two by his wife; and printed material. (Diary, guest and address books and some other material were not microfilmed).
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 3380-3382 available for use only Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1984 by James Kerr. Ca. 1 foot of printed material was transferred to NMAA-NPG Library after microfilming.
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.
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