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Archives of American Art
Waldo Peirce letters
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.peirwall
- Creators:
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Peirce, Waldo, 1884-1970
- Dates:
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1943
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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23 Items(on 1 microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Letters to Capt. Sally Jane Davis, W.A.C., April 12-May 18, 1943, who was later instrumental in having Peirce's wife, Alzira, released from the service. The letters and accompanying envelopes also include watercolor sketches and verse.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, watercolorist; Searsport, Maine.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 107 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1971 by Sally Davis, via Harry Lowe.
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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Watercolorists -- Maine | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Peirce, Alzira, 1908- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Davis, Sally Jane | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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