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Archives of American Art
Alvan Macauley, Jr., letters from Henry Strater
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.macaalva
- Creators:
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Macauley, Alvan, Jr.Strater, Henry, 1896-
- Dates:
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1966 and 1974
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Items(on partial microfilm)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two letters, July 30, 1966, and Feb. 4, 1974, to Macauley from Henry Strater. Strater wrote about his recovery from a heart attack, recent exhibits of his work and his ability to paint despite failing health.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Macauley was a Detroit automaker and art patron. Strater (1896-1987) was a painter from New York, N.Y. and Ogunquit, Me.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3483 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
1974 letter is a photocopy.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of original unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1974 by Larry Curry.
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.
Archives of American Art
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Washington, D.C. 20001
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