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Archives of American Art
Wells Sawyer papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sawywell
- Creators:
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Sawyer, Wells, 1863-1960
- Dates:
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[ca. 1870-1995]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6.3 Linear feet2.5 Linear feetAddition
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical materials; correspondence, including letters to Sawyer from colleagues, friends and his daughter, Helen Sawyer Farnsworth, and letters to his wife Kathleen; writings by and about Sawyer; sketchbooks and sketches; address books; scrapbooks; exhibition catalogs; clippings; and photographs of Sawyer, his work, and his family.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Watercolorist; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1972-1993 by Helen Sawyer Farnsworth and in 1996 by Helen. Helen is Sawyer's daughter.
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.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Wells Sawyer sketches and photographs also located at: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution and University Museum, University of Pennsylvania.
Related Materials
Wells Sawyer papers also located at: Library of Florida History, Gainesville, Fla.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Watercolor painting | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painting, American | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Watercolorists -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sawyer, Helen | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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