Weidner, Roswell T., b. 1911 d. 1999
Art teacher, PainterPhiladelphia, Pa. (Show Bio)
Roswell Weidner papers, 1930-1989
0.5 linear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)
Reel(s): 4230-4231
Resumes, awards, and a typescript of an interview of Weidner conducted by a University of Pennsylvania student in 1986, regarding Weidner's years with the Federal Art Project. The interview includes a discussion of Dox Thrash and the carborundum print. Also included are statements on art; talks delivered by Weidner regarding the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; typescripts of writings by Ben Shahn, George Stout, and Francis Speight; correspondence regarding commissions, sales and exhibitions; letters from John Kucera, Francis Speight, Franklin Watkins and E.P. Richardson;
consignment lists; photographs of Weidner teaching and of exhibition installations; clippings; and exhibition catalogs.
Location of Originals: Originals returned to the lender, Roswell Weidner, after microfilming.
Microfilmed in 1989 as part of AAA's Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project.
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