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Archives of American Art
Otto J. Schneider papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.schnotto
- Creators:
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Schneider, Otto J., 1875-1946
- Dates:
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1892-1963
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A family photograph album, compiled by Schneider's sister, Emma; a scrapbook containing reproductions of drawings by James Swann; photocopies of articles and clippings about Schneider; an etching by Schneider; reproductions of his etchings; and printed material. Also contains materials relating to the World's Columbian Exposition, including a pamphlet, "Official Guide to the Grounds and Buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition," and a broadside, "To the Stockholders of the World's Columbian Exposition".
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Etcher; Chicago, Ill.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was originally in Chicago Historical Society, which gave it to National Collection of Fine Arts when it gave Schneider's works from the estate. National Collection of Fine Arts transferred the papers to AAA in 1980.
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
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing -- Illinois -- Chicago | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Engraving -- Printing -- Illinois -- Chicago | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Scrapbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Engravers -- Illinois -- Chicago | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Printmakers -- Illinois -- Chicago | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Swann, James, 1905-1985 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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