Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Inez Wheeler Papers, 1910-circa 1920s, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.wheeinez
Creators:
Wheeler, Inez, 1891-1978
Dates:
1910-circa 1920s
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.6 Linear feet
Repository:
The scattered papers of designer and illustrator Inez Wheeler measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1910 to circa 1920s. The collection consists of pencil and painted drawings for fashion magazine covers and advertisements, war related illustrations, and general fashion designs. Also found are reproductions of Wheeler's work in various publications and clippings.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The scattered papers of designer and illustrator Inez Wheeler measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1910 to circa 1920s. The collection consists of pencil and painted drawings for fashion magazine covers and advertisements, war related illustrations, and general fashion designs. Also found are reproductions of Wheeler's work in various publications and clippings.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Designer and illustrator Inez Wheeler (1981-1978) was active in Battle Creek, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. Wheeler is known for her illustrations featured in department store publications and fashion advertisements. She married Louis Prell in 1921.

Administration

Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1978 by Detroit Public Library via Paul T. Scupholm, executive secretary of the Friends of the Library.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2023 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Preferred Citation
Inez Wheeler papers, 1910-circa 1920s. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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