Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Edith M. Prellwitz Papers, 1896-1938, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.preledit
Creators:
Prellwitz, Edith Mitchill, 1865-1944
Dates:
1896-1938
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:
The scattered papers of painter Edith M. Prellwitz measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1896 to 1938. Found are two letters, photographs, and printed materials concerning Prellwitz's career.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The scattered papers of painter Edith M. Prellwitz measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1896 to 1938. Found are two letters, photographs, and printed materials concerning Prellwitz's career.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Edith Mitchell Prellwitz (1865-1944) was a painter in New York City and Long Island, New York. She studied at the Art Students League and was known for her tonalist landscapes and portraits. She was married to Henry Prellwitz and they lived along Peconic Bay, Long Island later in life.

Administration

Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated in 2019 by Stephanie Monyack, who purchased the papers at an estate sale from the Henry and Edith Prellwitz family.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2022 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
Edith M. Prellwitz papers, 1896-1938. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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