Archives of American Art

Margaret Paradise Spoor papers relating to Victor Proetz

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.proevict2
Creators:
Proetz, Victor, 1897-1966
Dates:
circa 1930-1971
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence, writings and notes, printed material, miscellany relating to Victor Proetz.
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the correspondence includes letters from Victor Proetz to his friends and family, most of which are addressed Peggy "Granny" Paradise and her daughter, Margaret Paradise Spoor. Writings include notes, word games and riddles by Proetz, his published books, "Architecture and Decorative Arts," "Milestones Under Water," and "Other Monticules," as well as his article, "Private Museums and The Virtue of Curiosity," published in Museum News. Printed material includes newspaper and magazines.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Victor Proetz (b. 1887 d. 1966) was an architect and interior designer; Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 2008 by Margaret Paradise Spoor, a friend of Victor Proetz.

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

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Interior decorators -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Architects -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Spoor, Margaret Paradise Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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