Mary Ann Scherr papers

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Mary Ann Scherr papers

1941-2013; bulk 1960-2000

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The papers of jeweler and designer Mary Ann Scherr measure 4.0 linear feet and 0.282 GB and date from 1941 to 2013, with the bulk of the material from 1960 to 2000. Scherr's career is documented through scattered biographical material and a digital video recording of an interview; correspondence with museums, universities, professional entities, and colleagues; writings by her as well as professional and student writings about her; business records documenting projects and connections with institutions and organizations; news clippings, promotional ephemera, catalogs, posters, and other printed materials; and photographs of Scherr and of her artwork. An additional 2.0 linear feet donated in 2016 includes biographical material including information about Scherr's children, resumes and awards; personal and professional correspondence; teaching files and material regarding honorary degrees; project files pertaining to Scherr's "Body Monitors" jewelry; financial records including invoices for projects and supplies; photographs of Scherr with her designs, with others, and of works of art; artwork consisting of designs, illustrations, and computer clip art design; and printed material.

4 Linear feet; 0.282 Gigabytes

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Scherr, Mary Ann, 1921-

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Mary Ann Scherr (1921- )is a jeweler from Raleigh, N.C. Mary Douglas (1956- ) is a curator at the Mint Museum of Craft and Design in Charlotte, N.C. From the description of Oral history interview with Mary Ann Scherr, 2001 Apr. 6-7 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80858924 Jeweler; Raleigh, N.C.; b. 1921. From the description of Mary Ann Scherr papers, ca. 1948-2007. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 226956565 ...