Archives of American Art

John Marin letters to Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.marijohn2
Creators:
Marin, John, 1870-1953
Dates:
circa 1946-1947
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
6 Items
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Two letters and three Christmas cards from John Marin to his neighbors in Cliffside, New Jersey, Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin. The letters, written by Marin while summering in Addison, Maine, are upbeat as he describes his activities and the weather, in general. Also included is a photograph of Mrs. James Franklin, Mrs. John Marin, John Marin, and James Franklin.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Born in Rutherford, N.J., John Marin (1870-1953) became a leading early modern American painter. He lived in both Cliffside, N.J. and Addison, Maine.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection of letters was donated in 2008 by Martha J. Fleischman, director of the Kennedy Galleries.

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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Marin, John, 1870-1953 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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