Louise Medbery von Brockdorff Papers
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Von Brockdorff, Louise Medbery
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content: Louise Medbery von Brockdorff papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.9 Linear Feet (Boxes 1-2, OV 3)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1905-1975
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.vonbroc, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: In addition to the addresses of friends and colleagues, address books also contain birth statistics for famous and notable figures, presumably for astrology. Biographical materials include a sketch of von Brockdorff, obituaries written by Maryette Charlton, passports, and completed star charts. Correspondence consists of letters from Maryette Charlton. Eighteen journals contain diary entries, poems, reflections on life and art, and scattered sketches. Watercolor and ink sketches depict abstract scenes and designs. Also found are loose writings and notes containing entries similar to those found in the journals.