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Renee Prahar papers, circa 1895-1938

Contents and Arrangement

Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

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Series 1: Renee Prahar Papers , circa 1895-1938
0.3 Linear feet
Box 1, OV 2

Biographical materials include a print by H.A.B., possibly depicting one of Prahar's sculptures; an award; and four letters received from Georgette Leblewe, Beatrice Mansfield, and Doug Rogers. Rogers's letter regards Prahar's commission for the American Women's Association medal.
The bulk of the photographs depict Prahar's work including sculptures of animals, figures, fountains, and portraits. There are scattered photos of Prahar in costume and acting in plays, photos of an exhibition at the Kingore Galleries (1922), and a photo of a home. Price lists provide titles and materials of works for Prahar's show at Kingore Galleries and a 1931 miniature sculpture exhibition. Printed materials include clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs, Prahar's copy of the play Don Carlos, and an issue of La Revue Moderne (1914). Writings are by Prahar and include an article entitled "The Real Rodin" and a transcript of a lecture entitled "Personality in Sculpture." Writings by others include reviews of Prahar's show at Kingore Galleries.
Description Container Select
Biographical Material, 1912-1938
1
1
Biographical Material, Oversized, 1917
2
Photographs, circa 1895-circa 1922
1
2
Photographs, of Works of Art, circa 1920
1
3
Price Lists, 1931
1
4
Printed Material, circa 1910-1928
1
5-6
Writings, 1918-1931
1
7

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