Archives of American Art

Chris Ritter papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.rittchri
Creators:
Ritter, Chris
Dates:
1907-1972
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1.6 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Business and personal correspondence including letters from Ritter to his first wife, Frances Pratt, and to his second wife, Jane Ritter, written from Europe; biographical information; exhibition catalogs and clippings; schedules of art courses taught by Ritter; diaries, 1937-1953; essays, talks and writings; an address book; a high school yearbook; 5 sketches; and photographs of Ritter, his work and his family.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter; Ogunquit, Maine and New York, N.Y. Born 1906 (per U.S. Army discharge papers and family birthdate also cited as 1908). Died 1976.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Ritter, 1974 and 1979.

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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Painters -- Maine -- Ogunquit Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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