Archives of American Art

Mathilde Q. Beckmann diaries

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.beckmath
Creators:
Beckmann, Mathilde Q.
Dates:
1941-1974
Languages:
Some diaries are in German.
Physical Description:
5 Microfilm reels
42 volumes on 5 microfilm reels
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The microfilmed Mathilde Q. Beckmann diaries contain information about Mathilde Beckmann's husband, Max Beckmann, some sketches, and photographs.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Mathilde Q. Beckmann (1904-1986) was a German singer and the second wife of painter Max Beckmann. Beckmann was portrayed in many of her husband's works and she administered his estate after his death.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 1250-1254 availablein all Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals returned to lender, Mathilde Q. Beckmann, after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent 1977 by Mathilde Beckmann.
Related Materials
The Archives of American Art also holds the Legal records relating to the estate of Mathilde Beckmann, circa 1959-1997 and the Max Beckmann papers, 1917-1954.

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Singers Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art, Modern -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art, Modern -- Germany Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Women artists Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Beckmann, Max, 1884-1950 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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