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Archives of American Art
Irving R. Wiles letter
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wileirvi
- Creators:
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Wiles, Irving Ramsay, 1861-1948
- Dates:
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1934 June 19
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter to Mrs. Scharin from Wiles concerning a portrait Wiles painted for her (the subject of the portrait is unclear).
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Portait painter, illustrator, teacher; Long Island, New York.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3482 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1979 by William Postor who found the letter in a book purchased from the Scharin estate.
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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