Adolf Dehn papers

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Adolf Dehn papers

1912-1987

The papers of printmaker and painter Adolf Dehn measure 6.6 linear feet and date from 1912-1987. The collection contains extensive correspondence, as well as writings, exhibition announcements, catalogs, clippings, invoices, receipts, legal documents, scrapbooks, artwork, and photographs. There is also scattered correspondence of Virginia Dehn, mostly concerning her husband Adolf Dehn.

6.6 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 7245123

Archives of American Art

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Dehn, Mura

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