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  • Eckhardt, Edris, b. 1907 d. 1998

    Ceramicist, Glass artist, Sculptor
    Ohio (Show Bio)

    Edris Eckhardt papers, 1927-1980

    8 v. and 24 items (on 2 microfilm reels).
    Reel(s): 684 and 2803

    Scrapbooks, clippings, correspondence, photographs and exhibition catalogs and announcements.

    REEL 2803: Clippings and printed material about Eckhardt's exhibitions, awards, and methods for sculpting "gold glass"; a retrospective exhibition catalog (1982); exhibition announcements; and 1 color photograph of her work.

    REEL 684: Eight scrapbooks (1927-1972) assembled by Eckhardt relating to her career as a ceramic sculptor, instructor, and WPA participant. Six of the books contain clippings, catalogs, exhibition materials, correspondence (1933-1971) from dealers, museums, friends, and WPA personnel, and photographs of Eckhardt and her work.

    Location of Originals: Reel 684: Originals returned to lender after microfilming.

    Material on reel 684 lent for microfilming; material on reel 2803 donated both 1983 by Edris Eckhardt.

    How to Use this Collection

    • Patrons must use microfilm copy.
    • Microfilm reels 684 and 2803 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
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