Emily Guthrie Smith papers, 1941-1979

Scope and Contents

The scattered papers of painter and educator Emily Guthrie Smith measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1941 to 1979. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, photographs of Smith with her art, and printed material.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

A portion of the collection was donated in January 1979 by Smith and microfilmed on reel 1514. Additional material was loaned for microfilming on reels 1597 and 1701-1702 in January 1979 and returned to the donor. With the exception of the photograph album, sketches, and sketchbooks, this material was subsequently donated in October 1979.

Separated Materials

The Archives of American Art also holds microfilm of material lent for microfilming on reels 1701-1702, 1597. Reel 1597 contains sketches and sketchbooks of figure studies, still lifes, and portraits; a photograph album containing snapshots of paintings and drawings; and photographs of Smith and others. Reels 1701-1702 contain two scrapbooks containing clippings, exhibition catalogs and announcements and notes about paintings sold; exhibition catalogs; letters from patrons, friends, and colleagues; autographed books; and an inventory of art work in Smith's personal collection and files on the artists represented. This material was returned to Smith after microfilming and is not described in the collection container inventory.

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Processing Information

Portions of the collection were microfilmed upon receipt onto reel 1514. The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2023 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.