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Margery Ryerson papers, circa 1790, 1902-1965, circa 1900

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Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

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Series 1:Margery Ryerson Papers, circa 1790, circa 1900, 1902-1965
0.7 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2, OV 3

Papers dating from circa 1790 include small pieces of Margery Ryerson's personal art collection which are mostly European artworks such as a sketch by British artist John Wallace (Pipeshanks) and a French triptych of the Visitation. Most works are unsigned and are fragments, which were likely taken from a larger book. Biographical material consists of a certificate from the American Watercolor Society, a resume, and a gallery tag for a painting by Robert Henri with insurance values.
Ryerson's correspondence dates from 1902 to 1965 and includes a folder of letters and four folders of holiday cards from friends and colleagues, many of which are handmade. Correspondents include Gerrit Beneker, Kent Coes, Arthur Crisp, Sears Gallagher, Genevieve Hamlin, Robert Henri, Francis Keally, George Lober, Josephine Nivison, and Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Also found are photostat copies of letters between Robert Henri and Mary Fanton Roberts, possibly made by Ryerson during her study of Henri and his artistic process.
Photographs include portraits of Margery Ryerson. Others depict Ryerson with friends, Ryerson teaching a portrait class, and Henri's students at the Art Students League, circa 1918. A scrapbook contains printed materials concerning Ryerson's painting and teaching career. Also found is a publicity poster for the book The Art Spirit, by Henri and Ryerson. Writings include a lecture given by Ryerson on Henri in 1964.
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Artwork, Collection of Margery Ryerson, circa 1790, circa 1900
1
1
Biographical Material, circa 1910-1962
1
2
Correspondence, General, 1902-1965
1
3
Correspondence, Christmas and Holiday Cards, 1940-1965
1
4-7
Correspondence, Robert Henri and Mary Fanton Roberts (Photostats), circa 1940
1
8
Photographs, circa 1910-circa 1950s
1
9
Photographs, Works of Art (Photostats), circa 1940
2
1
Photographs, Oversized, circa 1910
3
Printed Material, Oversized, circa 1920-circa 1940
3
Scrapbook, 1924-1959
2
2
Writings and Notes, circa 1960-1964
2
3-4

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