Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Phelps, William E., 1897-1967
| title | William E. Phelps papers, 1939-1979. |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | 12 letters (2 are illustrated) from Andrew Wyeth to William E. Phelps; 6 letters from Wyeth's wife Betsy to Phelps and his wife Mary, 1939-1969; 8 letters to Andrew Wyeth and Phelps from friends and colleagues. Wyeth's letters were written from Chadds Ford, Pa. and Port Clyde, Cushing, and Thomaston, Me. and concern the business of borrowing paintings for exhibitions but also contain family news and some personal insights. Also contains letters from Wyeth's dealer, E. Coe Kerr of M. Knoedler and Co., Inc. to Wyeth and receipts from sales of his paintings; 91 photographs of Andrew, Betsy, Henriette, N.C. Wyeth, Peter Hurd, and others at the Wyeths' house in Maine and the Hurds' house in New Mexico. Included are photographs of the Wyeths painting in their studios, an exhibition of the Phelps' collection; and clippings. Co-Creator: Wyeth, Betsy James, 1921- Kerr, E. Coe, 1914-1973 Wyeth, Andrew, 1917- M. Knoedler & Co. |
| extent | 0.2 linear ft. (141 items on partial microfilm reel) reel 3589 |
| formats | Business Papers Correspondence Personal Papers Clippings Financial Records |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/william-e-phelps-papers-5700 |
| finding aid | List of correspondents available in AAA offices. |
| acquisition information | The donor, Mary C. Parrish, is the niece of William E. Phelps. She found these papers in the furniture she inherited from the estate. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:29 |
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