Arthur Schwieder papers, 1932-1962

Schwieder, Arthur, b. 1884 d. 1965
Painter, Muralist, Illustrator
New York, N.Y.

Collection size: 0.4 linear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)

Collection Summary: A scrapbook of clippings about Schwieder and his students of the Arthur Schwieder Group; exhibition catalogs; letters; photographs of Schwieder's classes and exhibition installations, and of his paintings and his students; and a list of owners of his paintings.

REEL 440 AND SCANNED Two photographs, one a profile of Schwieder and the other of him teaching a class, both which were previously microfilmed under Photos of Artists and have since been scanned and returned to the Schwieder papers.

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, muralist, illustrator, and teacher; New York, N.Y. Founded the Arthur Schwieder Group in 1928 as an art colony and art school.

Donated 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schwieder.

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