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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Austa Densmore Sturdevant papers, circa 1890-1979, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sturaust
- Creators:
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Sturdevant, Austa Densmore, 1855-1936
- Dates:
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circa 1890-1979
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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14 Items
- Repository:
The papers of New York painter Austa Densmore Sturdevant measure 0.01 linear feet and date from circa 1890 to 1979. The papers include a letter from Sturdevant to her mother, and 2 family letters; copy prints of 3 photographs of Sturdevant and her Paris studio; 3 postcards postmarked July 1892, Tannersville, N.Y., from Sturdevant to her mother with sketches of students sketching (possibly sent while studying at nearby Onteora art colony created in 1887 by Candace Wheeler); 4 clippings on Sturdevant and Cragsmoor; and a catalog, "A Century of Women Artists at Cragsmoor."
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of New York painter Austa Densmore Sturdevant measure 0.01 linear feet and date from circa 1890 to 1979. The papers include a letter from Sturdevant to her mother, and 2 family letters; copy prints of 3 photographs of Sturdevant and her Paris studio; 3 postcards postmarked July 1892, Tannersville, N.Y., from Sturdevant to her mother with sketches of students sketching (possibly sent while studying at nearby Onteora art colony created in 1887 by Candace Wheeler); 4 clippings on Sturdevant and Cragsmoor; and a catalog, "A Century of Women Artists at Cragsmoor."
Arrangement
Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
- Series 1: Austa Densmore Sturdevant papers, circa 1890-1979 (Folder 1; 14 items)
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Austa Densmore Sturdevant (1855-1936) was a painter based in Cragsmoor, N.Y. Sturdevant was also the owner and manager of the Cragsmoor Inn, a popular gathering place for visiting artists.
Administration
Author
Rihoko Ueno
Existence and Location of Copies
Portions of the collection are available on 35mm microfilm reel 3472 at the Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Austa Densmore Sturdevant papers were donated to the Archives of American Art in 1977 and 1979 by Clarissa C. Dryden, Sturdevant's granddaughter.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Rihoko Ueno in 2024.
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
Austa Densmore Sturdevant papers, circa 1890-1979. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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| Women artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Women painters | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Cragsmoor Artist Colony | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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