Kempton, Greta, b. 1903 d. 1991
Portrait painterNew York, N.Y. (Show Bio)
Greta Kempton papers, 1945-1977
1.2 linear ft.
Photographs of Kempton with members of the Truman and Johnson Adminstrations during the presentation of her portraits of Harry S. Truman; photographs of works of art; news clippings and releases; correspondence, much of it with members of prominent families whose portraits she painted; exhibition catalogs and announcements; biographical material; writings by Kempton, including recollections of her experience painting portraits of the Truman family; and printed material.
Donated 1976-1977 by Greta Kempton.
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