Elizabeth Erlanger Papers
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Erlanger, Elizabeth N. (Elizabeth Nachman), 1889-1975
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content: Elizabeth N. Erlanger papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.8 Linear Feet (Boxes 1-2)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1949-1975
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.erlaeliz, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Biographical materials include detailed CVs, resumes, and lists of works of art and places exhibited. Also found are biographical statements written by others and autobiographical artist statements. Personal correspondence is with Erlanger's family. Professional correspondence is with various organizations and institutions, including the University of Maine, and concerns exhibition and purchase of Erlanger's works. 

The bulk of the material relates to Erlanger's deep involvement in arts organizations. Found are administrative material, correspondence, general mailings, meeting minutes, reports, and printed material. Of note are records from the United States National Commission for UNESCO and the National Association of Women Artists.

Personal business records consist of acknowledgements of gifts, price lists, and sales records. Photographs include two portraits of Erlanger with her art and photos from a cruise. Brochures, clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and press releases are also found here.