Katherine Segava Sznycer papers, 1949-1976

Collection Information

Size: 15 Items (on partial microfilm reel)

Summary: 9 letters, a postcard, an exhibition announcement and 2 Christmas cards to Sznycer from Joseph Cornell. He tells her of books he is reading, accepts tickets for her play, and invites her to work and visit him. He encloses a picture of Eleanor Duse, a paper fan, and other trinkets. Also included are 2 letters from Cornell's sister Betty Benton, enclosing 3 snapshots of him.

Biographical/Historical Note

Dancer; New York, N.Y.

Provenance

Donated 1978 by Katherine Sznycer.

Alternative Forms Available

35mm microfilm reel 3472 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.

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

Katherine Segava Sznycer papers, 1949-1976. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.