Arthur J. Hall Smith correspondence with Charles K. Steiner, 2007-2011

Collection Information

Size: 13 items

Summary: Seven letters from Arthur J. Hall Smith to Charles K. Steiner and two letters from Steiner to Smith while Steiner was the director of the Wichita Art Museum, Wichita, Kansas, and Smith was living in Paris, France. They write about various artists including Jacob Kainen, Mary Cassatt, Edward Degas, Bruce Moore, and Mark Tobey among others and works of art. Included with the April 16, 2007 letter to Steiner are two photographs of Smith and two slides of his works of art.

Biographical/Historical Note

Charles K. Steiner is an artist and museum consultant in Fort Smith, Arkansas and former museum director. Arthur J. Hall Smith (1929-2013) was a painter.

Provenance

Donated 2014 by Charles Steiner, who was friend's with artist Arthur J. Hall.

Location of Originals

• May 10, 2007 letter: is a copy. Original donated to Wichita Art Museum by Steiner.

Restrictions on Access

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How to Cite This Collection

Arthur J. Hall Smith correspondence with Charles K. Steiner, 2007-2011. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.