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Dorothy Ferriss papers, 1916-1983

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Series 1:Dorothy Ferriss Papers, 1916-1983
0.5 Linear feet
Box 1, OV 2-4

Correspondence is with Frank Crowninshield at Vanity Fair, Henry Lanier at The Golden Book, and Motor Life. Also found is a letter inviting former students of Robert Henri to attend a reception. Printed materials include a cover of The Golden Book with Ferriss's illustration, a clipping, and a newsletter of the Pen & Brush Society. Forming the bulk of the papers are painted, pastel, and pencil sketches. Many were created for various publications and feature women dancing and socializing. Also found is a painted sketch of a landscape. A typed list of the sketches is not complete.
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Correspondence, 1916-1953
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1
Printed Material, circa 1925-1971
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Sketches, Painted, circa 1916-1925
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Sketches, Pastel and Pencil, circa 1916-1925
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Sketches, List of, 1983
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Sketches, Oversized, circa 1916-1925
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Sketches, Oversized, circa 1916-1925
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Sketches, Oversized, circa 1916-1925
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