Avery, Milton, b. 1885 d. 1965

Milton Avery papers, 1926-1982

2.8 linear ft.

Almost the entire collection consists of records of the Milton Avery Trust (2.4 linear feet) maintained by Avery's wife Sally, who served as a trustee. The remainder consists of Milton Avery's business and personal correspondence (five folders) including letters from friends and fellow artists, including a few from George Duthuit, Louis Eilshemius, Marsden Hartley, Wallace Putnam, Mark Rothko, and others;scattered writings about Avery, price lists, estate records, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and news clippings.

Scrapbooks, a sketchbook, Christmas cards, exhibition catalogs, photographs, and correspondence were loaned between 1968 and 1982 for microfilming by Sally Avery. Loaned material is available for viewing on microfilm reels N68-95, N68-115, N69-63, and 2535, but is not described in the container listing of this finding aid.

Location of Originals: Six scrapbooks, sketchbook, Christmas cards, exhibition catalogs, and photographs were returned to Sally Avery after microfilming.

Donated 1968, 1969, and 1982 by Mrs. Milton Avery, widow of Milton Avery, except for portions lent for cataloging.

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