Collection Information
Size: 0.2 Linear feet
Summary: The scattered papers of painter Marcia Oakes Woodbury measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1888 to 1914. The papers document Woodbury's work, travels in the Netherlands, and ideas on art. Found are biographical material, correspondence, two diaries, two sketchbooks, and writings.
Related Materials
The Archives of American Art also holds the Charles H. Woodbury papers, 1866-1939. The Archives of American Art also holds microfilm of material lent for microfilming by Ruth R. Woodbury on Reel 3681. The microfilm contains a journal, entitled "Bicycle Journey in Drenthe, September 2-27, 1895," ca. 50 pages, contains daily lengthy descriptive entries about the region, the people, paintings and drawings made on the trip, the weather, and Woodbury's feelings. It is illustrated with numerous pencil sketches and contains small photographs of the people and the countryside. A sketchbook (1891-ca. 1898), circa 25 pages, contains sketches of Dutch people done in Vollendam, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, and other locales. One page is labeled "Harwich, England, May 30, 1891." It also contains 17 loose sketches, mainly of young children. A sketchbook (1907), ca. 30 pages, made while Woodbury was in Holland contains sketches of Dutch children and notes and descriptions of buildings and clothing.
Loaned material was returned after microfilming and is not described in the collection container inventory.
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