Archives of American Art

Waldo Peirce letters

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.peirwall
Creators:
Peirce, Waldo, 1884-1970
Dates:
1943
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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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