Lucy M. Stanton collection, 1910-1985.

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Lucy M. Stanton collection, 1910-1985.

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The collection consists of papers and original works by Lucy Stanton from 1910-1985. The original works include 34 miniatures, 3 oil on canvas paintings, a series of preliminary sketches for her "Southern Historical Series," and 2 bronze medals awarded to the artist. The miniatures, which were painted on ivory, consist of self-portraits, depictions of African Americans, and portraits of other individuals in the Netherlands, Paris, and Georgia. Also included is a small collection of original and photocopied personal papers, photographs of Lucy Stanton and of her work, news articles about the artist, and materials concerning the writing, printing, and publishing of W. Stanton Forbes' book LUCY STANTON, ARTIST (1975), including correspondence, manuscripts, proof sheets, and a sound recording of a radio interview with the author.

6.5 linear ft. : (7 boxes, 3 OP, and 3 fr.)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8226051

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Stanton, Lucy M., 1875-1931

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Lucy May Stanton (1875-1931), art teacher and miniature portrait painter, born in Atlanta, Georgia. From the description of Lucy M. Stanton papers, 1889-1931 (bulk 1902-1931). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478222 Stanton was born in Atlanta on May 22, 1875, to Frances Louisa Megee and William Lewis Stanton. She grew up on Gordon Street, across the street from Joel Chandler Harris's house, the Wren's Nest. She was educated at Southern Female College in LaGrange (also known...

Forbes, W. Stanton

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A native of Athens, Mr. Forbes was an artist, married to the late Ellen Endicott and to the late Jean Reti. He studied English literature at the University of Georgia and Vanderbilt University. Mr. Forbes served in World War II in the European Theatre of Operations in the Army Engineers Camouflage Battalion and earned five campaign stars. He studied and worked in Mexico City, earning a Master's Degree in History of Art and Applied Art magna cum laude at Mexico City College in 1953. He held one-m...