Papers, 1930-1994.

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Papers, 1930-1994.

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The papers of Louis Weinstock illustrate his life from the early 1930's to his death in 1994. The collection includes personal artifacts as well as an extensive amount of material from his involvement with the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers. The collection is organized into six separate series: personal, correspondence, writings, subject files, resource materials, and ancillary materials.

3 linear ft.

New-York Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583759

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Weinstock, Louis, 1903-

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