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Portrait of Bessie Potter Vonnoh, ca. 1890

Bessie Potter Vonnoh Papers, circa 1860-1987 (bulk 1890-1955.)

This site provides access to the papers of Bessie Potter Vonnoh in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2007. The papers have been scanned in their entirety, and total 731 images.

The papers of sculptor Bessie Potter Vonnoh measure 0.8 linear feet and date from circa 1860 to 1991, with the bulk of material dating from 1890 to 1955. The scattered papers document the personal life and career of Bessie Potter Vonnoh, and, to a lesser degree, her husband, painter Robert William Vonnoh. Found within the papers are Vonnoh family correspondence, including letters between Bessie and Robert, and professional and personal correspondence, primarily Bessie's. The collection also contains scattered biographical materials, photographs of the Vonnohs, a photograph album, photographs of artwork, clippings, exhibition catalogs, and other printed material. Read more About this Collection.

Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art.

Series 1: Biographical Material, 1922-1955

Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1863-1985

Series 3: Photographs, circa 1860-1950

Series 4: Printed Material, 1901-1991

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