Horatio W. Shaw papers, 1880-1975
Shaw, Horatio W., 1847-1918
Painter, Draftsmen (artists)
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 0.2 Linear feet, (41 items on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Thirty letters written by Shaw while studying with Thomas Eakins at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to his wife Susan; some from Kid Stephens, R. Swain Gifford, C. Few Seiss, Thomas Anshutz, and [James E.?] Kelly; two articles about Shaw by his nephew Wilfred B. Shaw; exhibition catalogs, including one from a retrospective show of Shaw's works in 1940; correspondence of Perry T. Rathbone relating to Shaw, including some biographical information.
Biographical/Historical Note
Painter and draftsman; Michigan.
Provenance
Donated, 1960 and 1974, Detroit Institute of Art and University of Michigan.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reel 1197 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Mostly photocopies and typescripts.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
How to Cite This Collection
Horatio W. Shaw papers, 1880-1975. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Tags
- Shaw, Horatio W., 1847-1918
- Rathbone, Perry Townsend
- Seiss, C. Few
- Shaw, Wilfred B.
- Stephens, Kid
- Anshutz, Thomas Pollock
- Gifford, R. Swain (Robert Swain)
- Kelly, James Edward
- Painting, Modern -- 19th century -- History -- Michigan