Archives of American Art

J. Louis Lundean papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.lundj
Creators:
Lundean, J. Louis, 1894 or 6-1961
Dates:
1924-1956
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
(65 items on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Clippings, 1924-1956; a biographical sketch; photographs of Lundean's work, mostly paintings of hunting scenes, 2 photographs of Lundean; magazine articles with illustrations by Lundean; an exhibition catalog, 1939; poster; 3 press releases; and miscellaneous papers.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Illustrator, writer, painter, lecturer, and teacher; born in Newcastle, Wyoming. Birthdate also cited as 1896. Specialized in painting the American West, especially American Indians and horses. Also well known for his pictures of race horses and his portraits of Will Rogers and Robert E. Lee.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 828 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Marjorie Howlett, is the widow of Louis Lundean.

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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