Waltensperger, Charles E., b. 1871 d. 1931

Charles E. Waltensperger papers, 1899-1931

1.2 linear ft.

Biographical material includes passports and membership cards, including one for the Scarab Club. Letters are generally from members of the Waltensperger family discussing travels. One letter from Waltensperger briefly mentions his studies at the Académie des Beaux Arts and his instructor, Jean-Léon Gérôme, (3z(Bwho is perhaps the best that ever happened. He is very severe and no fancy stuff goes with him.(3y (BBusiness records consists primarily of receipts, but also include account books documenting sales. Also found within the papers are annotated engagement diaries, notebooks that contain addresses, notes about art, and annonated sketches, and miscellaneous notes. There is one folder of Waltensperger's artwork consisting of sketches of the human form. Printed material including clippings and exhibition catalogs relating to Waltensperger and others. Photographs found here are of Waltensperger, his family and friends, and scenes from his travels.

Donated 1973 by Charles E. Waltensperger through Beverly Bassett, who was researching Waltensperger as part of a Michigan artists project.

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