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Archives of American Art
Doris Royce letters from Charles Sheeler
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.roycdori
- Creators:
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Royce, Doris
- Dates:
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1949-1957
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6 Items(on 2 partial microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Reel 3471: 4 letters in which Sheeler discusses his wife Muysa's health; requests that Royce represent him at a John Marin opening; declines an invitation because he is on "the last lap of a painting which must be delivered to the Gallery..."; and tells of his plans to go to the Worcester Art Museum for the closing of an exhibit.
Scope and Contents
Reel D22: 2 letters in which Sheeler thanks Royce for visiting and reviewing two of his exhibits.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Relationship between Royce and the New York painter Charles Sheeler is unclear.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 3471 & D22 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1961 by Doris Royce.
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 | ||
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Painters -- New York (State) | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sheeler, Charles, 1883-1965 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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