Renee Prahar papers, circa 1895-1938

Collection Information

Size: 0.3 Linear feet

Summary: The scattered papers of actor and sculptor Renee Prahar measure 0.3 linear feet and date from circa 1895 to 1938. Found are biographical materials including an award, letters, and a print; photographs of Prahar, exhibitions, and sculpture; and price lists, printed material, and writings.

Biographical/Historical Note

Renee Prahar (1880-1965) was an actor, sculptor, and interior decorator in New York City, New York. She worked in marble, metal, and wood, and designed complete room decorations for wealthy New Yorkers and portrait busts of many famous people of the period. Read More

Provenance

Donated 1991 by the Connecticut College Archives through Catherine Phinizy.

Language Note

English .

Funding Note

Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.