E.P. (Edgar Preston) and Constance Richardson papers

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E.P. (Edgar Preston) and Constance Richardson papers

1814-1996; bulk 1921-1996

The papers of art historian E. P. Richardson measure 28.7 linear feet and date from 1814-1996, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1921-1996. Within the papers are scattered biographical materials; acquisition files for Richardson's personal art collection; professional and personal correspondence with colleagues, art historians and critics, artists, museums, galleries, and dealers; numerous writings, including manuscripts and research files for his published books, articles, and lectures; general research notebooks and files compiled by Richardson on a wide variety of art-related topics and artists; professional and committee files; as well as a smaller amount of Constance C. Richardson's papers.

28.7 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8303218

Archives of American Art

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