Dorothy Seiberling papers, 1910-1955

Collection Information

Size: 0.4 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of editor Dorothy Seiberling measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1910 to 1955. Found are files on artists William Harnett, Hiram Powers, Everett Shinn, and William Sommer and collector Henry McBride, accumulated by Seiberling during her time as art editor of Life magazine.

Biographical/Historical Note

Dorothy Seiberling (1922-2019) was an art editor in New York, New York. Seiberling began her career at Life magazine in 1943 and became senior art editor in 1965.

Provenance

The collection was donated in 1973 by Dorothy Seiberling.

Language Note

English .

Funding Note

Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.