Armer, Ruth, b. 1896 d. 1977

Ruth Armer papers, 1911-1976

ca. 550 items (on 2 partial reels of microfilm).
Reel(s): 2200 and 4046

Reel 2200: 27 letters received, 1918-1951; a scrapbook, 1911-1971, containing clippings and printed material pertaining to exhibitions and her painting technique; business papers, 1931-1936; writings and notes, undated; clippings and printed miscellany, 1914-1974.

Reel 4046: ca. 200 photographs of paintings and sculpture by Armer, and of gallery installations of her work; 8 letters received, 1925-1976; writings and notes; resumes; bookplates designed by Armer; and printed miscellany.

Material on reel 2200 donated 1974 by Ruth Armer; material on reel 4046 donated 1986 by John and Robert Brantsen.

Subjects:

• Business records
• Painters
• Photographs
• Women painters

How to Use this Collection

• Patrons must use microfilm copies.
• Microfilm reels 2200 and 4046 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
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Also in the Archives:

• Oral history interview with Ruth Armer, 1974 Aug. 14