Renée Lahm papers, 1932-1964

Lahm, Renée D., b. 1897 d. 1945
Painter, Lithographer
New York, N.Y.

Collection size: 32 items (on partial microfilm reel).

Collection Summary: 5 letters received by Lahm, among which is a letter from painter Manfred Schwartz who writes Lahm about transportation costs for an exhibition in Hartford saying "I had much trouble with the exhibition tour of Southern universities 2 years ago. They too agreed to pay but when the bill was sent I was informed that their budget allowed only 25 dollars for transportation costs. What a headache!"; 5 photographs of Lahm's paintings; 2 exhibition catalogs and clippings.

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, lithographer; b. 6/13/1897; d. 5/3/1945, Tucson, Ariz. born in New York City, where she lived during most of her career. She was a founder of the American Federation of Painters and Sculptors, and a member of the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors.

Donated by Lahm's daughter, Elizabeth Heller.

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