Beatrice Fenton Papers, 1926-1965

Summary

Creator:

Fenton, Beatrice, 1887-1983

Abstract:

Correspondence, photographs of work, clippings, exhibition catalogs, and other published work.

Extent:

1 linear ft.

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Beatrice Fenton Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Beatrice Fenton Papers consists of correspondence, photographs, and published material relating to the American artist.

Correspondence is incoming only. Photographs consist of photographs of the artist's work. Published material consists of magazine articles about Beatrice Fenton and about others, booklets, exhibitions, invitations, news clippings, and a catalog

Biographical / historical:

Beatrice Fenton (1887-1983) was an American sculptor and educator, best known for her whimsical fountains.

Fenton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1887. She studied in Philadelphia at the School of Industrial Art from 1903-1904, and at the Academy of Fine Arts from 1904-1911. Some of her principal works are the Seaward Fountain in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, the Fairy Fountain in Wister Woods, and a bronze memorial tablet to Charles M. Schmitz.

Acquisition information:

Gift, 1965.

Arrangement:

Incoming correspondence is arranged alphabetically by author. Photographs are arranged alphabetically by title. Published material is arranged alphabetically by type.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Art -- Sculptors
Politics, government and public administration
Art, American -- 20th century.
Artists -- United States.
Garden ornaments and furniture.
Fountains.
Outdoor sculpture.
Sculptors -- United States.
Sculpture, American -- 20th century.
Women artists -- United States.
Women sculptors -- United States.
Artists.
Sculptors.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Exhibition catalogs.
Invitations.
Photographs.

Names:

Fenton, Beatrice, 1887-1983.

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Beatrice Fenton Papers,

Location of this collection:

Syracuse University

Special Collections Research Center

Syracuse University Libraries

Bird Library, Room 600

Syracuse, NY 13244, United States

Link to repository site

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