Schwartz, Manfred, 1909-1970
Gallery owner, Painter, Illustrator
Size: 2.3 linear ft.
Summary: Letters from Waldo and Ellen Larsen Peirce and others; writings by Schwartz, including a typescript of the book, ETRETAT; photographs of Schwartz and his work and exhibition installations; and printed material including exhibition catalogs; clippings. Also included is an exhibition guest book for Gallery 144 West 13 Street.
Painter and gallery owner; New York, N.Y. Owned Gallery 144 West 13th Street, New York, N.Y., ca. 1931-1934.
Donated 1973 by Schwartz's widow, and in 1988 by his son, Paul Waldo Schwartz.
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Manfred Schwartz papers, 1934-1966. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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