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Archives of American Art
Fred Dana Marsh illustrated letters
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.marsfred
- Creators:
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Marsh, Fred Dana, 1872-1961
- Dates:
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[undated]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A 4 p. letter to "My dear Albert [Sterner?]," describing a show where Marsh did not sell anything, but appreciated the opportunity to see all works together; and an 8 p. letter to an unidentified person describing Marsh's painting motifs, and stating that it is Marsh's object to show "the noble side of modern industry."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, mural painter, architect and sculptor, Ormand Beach, Fla. Used industrial themes, historical motifs and new metals and materials. Father of Reginald Marsh.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3134 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Muralists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sterner, Albert, 1863-1946 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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