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Archives of American Art
Edward Wales Root letters from Louis Eilshemius
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.rootedwa
- Creators:
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Root, Edward Wales, d. 1956
- Dates:
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[ca. 1930]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Items(on 1 partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two letters to Root from Louis Michel Eilshemius. Eilshemius discusses a small oil painting purchased by Root that he admirers, his interest in art, the "struggle against irrecognition", his animosity toward the National Academy of Design, views on intellect, and his work other than painting.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art collector and art instructor; Clinton, N.Y. Collector of predominately American avant-garde art. Taught art at Hamilton College. He was the son of Elihu Root.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3471 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Mrs. Edward Root, 1964.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Art -- Collectors and collecting -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Eilshemius, Louis M. (Louis Michel), 1864-1941 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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