Isabel Peterson Papers
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Peterson, Isabel
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content: Isabel Peterson papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.7 Linear Feet (Boxes 1-2)
unitdate: label: Date
content: circa 1940-1980
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.peteisab, Series 1
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content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Biographical materials include a biographical note regarding Peterson's involvement with the Art Exhibition by Merchant Seamen of the United Nations, and rough drafts of her curriculum vitae and resume. Correspondence is with museum directors, government agencies, artists, and those who purchased works at the exhibitions. Found are letters from John Taylor Arms, Leon Kroll, Philip Kappel, Vincent Price, Edward G. Robins, Mrs. Kermit (Belle) Roosevelt, and others. Two transcripts are from radio interviews of Peterson describing and publicizing the exhibition. Photographs are of the exhibitions and of works of art. Printed materials include a copy of Art in the Armed Forces, edited by Aimee Crane, clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs. Of note is an original illustrated booklet advocating for the Merchant Marines and their artwork. Other writings include a report and remarks given at the exhibition. Also found is a mixed-media scrapbook containing scattered photographs of judges at exhibitions and clippings.