Lillian Genth papers, 1904-1958
Genth, Lillian Mathilde, 1876-1953
Painter
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 0.2 Items linear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Scrapbook containing resume, clippings, magazine articles, reproductions of her paintings, and typescripts of poetry by Samuel Walter Foss; a sales ledger, ca. 1904-1947; photographs, and a catalog from a memorial exhibition, 1958; a royalty contract with the Detroit Publishing Company, 1916; and a receipt for a gift of paintings to the High Museum of Art from Mrs. William H. Bender, Jr., 1955.
Biographical/Historical Note
Painter; New York, N.Y.
Provenance
The donor, Mrs. William H. Bender, was a friend of Lillian Genth, and executrix of her estate; also Mrs. Bender owned a number of Genth's paintings.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reel 3090 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
Lillian Genth papers, 1904-1958. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.