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John Erskine papers, 1890-1951
40 linear feetCorrespondence relating to Erskine's various educational, musical and literary interests; manuscripts of his writings; lecture notes for college courses; souvenirs of his army service in World War I and his Columbia University professorship, and student papers from his own school and college days. Also, biographical file, scrapbooks, and articles.
Lester M. Chace papers, 1931-2007
1 linear feetThis collection consists of photographs, articles, reviews, and correspondence related to portrait artist Lester Merton Chace, Jr. CC 1950. The materials were collected and organized by Anne Battley Phipps, BC 1948 and it includes some reminiscences recorded by Anne Phipps.
Marius de Zayas papers, 1914-1948
5.5 linear feetA large collection of the letters and manuscripts of Rafael de Zayas Enriquez, as well as a miscellaneous collection of letters and bills of sale pertaining to the activities of Marius de Zayas. The Rafael de Zayas Enriquez papers include letters, manuscripts, books, and clippings. His writings reflect his many and varied talents and interests: history, poetry, sociology, novels, and plays. His manuscripts and books comprise the bulk of this collection. The photocopies of letters to Marius de Zayas pertain to the magazine "291" and the Modern Gallery. There is correspondence from Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, Paul Guillaume, Max Jacob, Agnes Meyer, Alfred Stieglitz, Tristan Tzara, and Max Weber. The majority of these letters are unpublished although some of the most important ones appear in Michel Sanouillet's Francis Picabia et "291" (Paris, 1966).
Jean Nathan Collection on Dare Wright, 1927-2005, bulk circa 2000-2002
13.5 Linear FeetMira Edgerly Korzybska papers, 1850-1960
13 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, notes, diaries, documents, photographs, audio tape recordings, printed materials, scrapbooks, and sketches and drafts of portraits. Her finished portraits on ivory are cataloged separately for the Art Collection (q.v.). The collection includes her correspondence with friends and clients; manuscripts of her articles, lectures, and many unpublished autobiographical drafts; pencil sketches, watercolor drafts, and photoprints of her portraits on ivory; photographs of her family amd travels; clippings and other printed materials; and three scrapbooks of clippings and memorabilia. There is cataloged correspondence from Arnold Genthe, S.I. Hayakawa, Karen Horney, Burges Johnson, Dwight Macdonald, and Alice B. Toklas, etc.
Elizabeth Blackwell Letters, 1850-1884
0.42 linear feetElizabeth Blackwell to Barbara Bodichon. 13 Granville Place, Portman Square W., October 13. 3 pages Box 1, Folder 3
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- information regarding portrait painters in London and Italy...Hopes to leave on Wednesday October 18th for
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Has received request from a friend in America to sit for portrait at her expense and seeks information regarding portrait painters in London and Italy...Hopes to leave on Wednesday October 18th for Wilille and Genoa where she hopes to stay until November 10th
Nikolai Nikolaevich Bekker Documents, 1895-1920
13 itemsBekker's personal documents, most of which are of an educational and military nature. There is also a handwritten poem "Karl Marks v R.S.F.S.R. (misticheskaia poema)."