Archives of American Art

Doris Royce letters from Charles Sheeler

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.roycdori
Creators:
Royce, Doris
Dates:
1949-1957
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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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