Dorothy Varian papers

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Dorothy Varian papers

circa 1902-1984

The papers of painter Dorothy Varian date from circa 1902 to 1984 and measure 2.3 linear feet. This collection documents Varian's life primarily through scattered biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, artists and art galleries; personal business records; a few writings; exhibition catalogs, news clippings, and other printed material; photographs of Varian, her friends, and artwork; and original sketches by Varian and fellow artist Peggy Bacon.

2.3 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 6719094

Archives of American Art

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Hopper, Jo N. (Josephine Nivison), 1883-1968

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Painter; New York, N.Y. From the description of Dorothy Varian papers, 1902-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 767864474 Dorothy Varian, b. 1895; d. 1987, Painter of New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Dorothy Varian, 1980 Dec. 6-7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646398711 ...

Brâncuşi, Constantin, 1876-1957

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Peirce, Waldo, 1884-1970

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Nationally recognized American artist Waldo Peirce (1884-1970) was known for illustrating envelopes. Peirce was a Harvard alumnus, having earned his Harvard AB 1908; the addressee, William Bingham (1889-1971) earned his Harvard AB 1916 and served as director of athletics at Harvard from 1926 to 1951. These envelopes were sent during a period when the Harvard football team was at a low point and being criticized by the press. From the description of Illustrated envelopes addressed to ...

Varian, Dorothy, 1895-1985

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Dorothy Varian (1895-1985) was a painter from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Dorothy Varian, 1980 Dec. 6-7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477562 Painter; New York, N.Y. From the description of Dorothy Varian papers, 1902-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455756 From the description of Dorothy Varian papers, 1902-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779476924 From the description of Dorothy Varian int...

Brook, Alexander, 1898-1980

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Alexander Brook (1898-1980) was a painter from Sag Harbor, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Alexander Brook, 1977 July 7-8 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 613315319 Painter (Sag Harbor, N.Y.). From the description of Alexander Brook interviews, 1977 July 7 - 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220179411 Painter; Sag Harbor and New York City, N.Y. From the description of Alexander Brook papers, 1907-1982...

Schmidt, Katherine, 1898-1978

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Katherine Schmidt (1898-1978) was a still life painter from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Katherine Schmidt, 1969 Dec. 8-15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477554 From the description of Oral history interview with Katherine Schmidt, 1969 Dec. 8-Dec. 15 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123380125 Katherine Schmidt Shubert was an artist and a member of the Woodstock, N.Y. summer circle of artists. Her first husb...

Klienert, Herminie.

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Marshall, Lenore, 1897-1971

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Lenore Guinzburg graduated from Barnard in 1919. While a student, she was editor of Barnard's literary magazine and wrote the Class Day poem for her graduating class. Upon graduation she married James Marshall, a lawyer and civic activist. They had two children. She was the author of three novels, three books of poetry, and a collection of short stories. Her work appeared in such distinguished literary magazines as The New Yorker, The Saturday Review, and Partisan Review. She was on the executiv...

Bacon, Peggy, 1895-1987

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Peggy Bacon (1895-1987) was a printmaker from Cape Porpoise, Me. From the description of Oral history interview with Peggy Bacon, 1973 May 8 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77599946 Margaret Frances (Peggy) Bacon lived from 1895 to 1987. She was a teacher, artist, illustrator and author known for her humorous satires. She wrote and illustrated many books for children, among them Mercy and the Mouse, Off with Their Heads, and The Ghost of Opalina. She also i...

Karfiol, Bernard, 1886-1952

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Painter; Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y. From the description of Bernard Karfiol papers, 1904-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122576903 ...

Marsh, Fred Dana, 1872-1961

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Painter, mural painter, architect and sculptor, Ormand Beach, Fla. Used industrial themes, historical motifs and new metals and materials. Father of Reginald Marsh. From the description of Fred Dana Marsh illustrated letters [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122565629 ...