Collection Information
Size: 0.4 Linear feet
Summary: The papers of California collector and art patron Mary Heath Keesling measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1960 to 1996. The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence documenting the close relationship between Keesling and members of the San Francisco art community.
Biographical/Historical Note
Collector and art patron Mary Heath Keesling (1914-2006) lived in San Francisco, California. Through volunteer work with the Junior League of San Francisco, she sparked an interest in modern art. Keesling served as a longtime member of the San Francisco Art Institute's Women's Board and acted as trustee for the institute.
Provenance
Donated 1997 by Mary Heath Keesling.
Language Note
English .
Funding Note
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.