Research Material on Josephine Miles Lewis
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Hall, Ridgway M., 1914-1982
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content: Ridgway Hall research material on Josephine Miles Lewis
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.5 Linear Feet (Box 1, OV 2)
unitdate: label: Date
content: circa 1880-1981
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.hallridg, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Found are pencil sketches by Josephine Miles Lewis, some of which are dated and identified. Subjects include studies of children, family, the human form, and landscapes. Biographical material consists of resumes, diplomas, and biographical sketches of Lewis. Correspondence includes photocopies of letters to Lewis and between institutions and private collectors to Ridgway Hall regarding and assisting his research. 

Photographs are of Josephine Lewis Hall, her family, friends, homes, and studio, most of which are original. Also found are three photographs from a 1955 exhibition of her work and photographs of works of art. Printed materials include a 1900 exhibition catalog from the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, and exhibition announcements. An inventory and survey of works by Lewis was completed by Hall and includes titles, dates, provenance, and dimensions.