Oppenheim, Amy Schwartz, 1878-1955

Amy Schwartz Oppenheim (1878-1955) was a founder of the School Art League of New York City. She also was active in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations as well as organizations devoted to preservation of the arts.

From the guide to the Amy Schwartz Oppenheim papers, ca. 1897-1955, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Amy Schwartz Oppenheim was born on 10 July 1878 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eugenie (Lehman) Schwartz and Moses Schwartz. She was educated at public and private schools. She married Laurent Oppenheim on 6 June 1900 and they had two children, Laurent and Jean Paul. Oppenheim was active in World War work and in suffrage campaigns. She was a member of the Republican party and participated actively in New York City politics. She was a founding member of the Women's National Republican Club and a charter member of the Women's City Club. She was involved in numerous other New York clubs and associations, as well, which were representative of her interests in the arts and the cultural life of the city. Oppenheim died in 1955.

From the guide to the Amy Schwartz Oppenheim Papers MS 116., 1915-1951, (Sophia Smith Collection)

Amy Schwartz Oppenheim (1878-1955) was a founder of the School Art League of New York City.

She also was active in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations as well as organizations devoted to preservation of the arts.

From the description of Amy Schwartz Oppenheim papers, ca. 1897-1955. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122597967