Archives of American Art

William S. Schwartz papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.schwwill
Creators:
Schwartz, William S. (William Samuel), 1896-1977
Dates:
1921-1967
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
(partially microfilmed on 8 reels)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence, photographs, exhibition catalogs, and printed materials.
Scope and Contents
REELS D58-D64: Correspondence, biographical information, photographs, clippings, and catalogs for exhibitions in which Schwartz participated, including extensive catalogs from the Art Institute of Chicago, and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1921-1960.
Scope and Contents
REEL 3471: Letters from the Illinois State Historical Library, Joslyn Art Museum, the University of Nebraska, Southern Methodist University, Oklahoma Art Center, and other institutions which have received donations of paintings by Schwartz, 1966-1967.
Scope and Contents
UNMICROFILMED: A curriculum vitae; photographs of Schwartz, one of him and his wife, Mona, and of his works of art; and his hand-written "Credo".

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter and sculptor; Chicago, Illinois.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels D58-D64, 3471 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Reel 3471: some letters are photocopies.
Existence and Location of Originals
Reels D58-D64: Originals returned to lender, William S. Schwartz, after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material on reels D58-D64 lent for microfilming 1961 by Schwartz; portions were subsequently donated 1967 by Schwartz with material on reel 3471.

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

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