Lucy M. Stanton papers, 1889-1931, bulk 1902-1931

Summary

Creator:
Stanton, Lucy M., 1875-1931
Date:
1889-1931, bulk 1902-1931
Extent:
6.4 Linear Feet (16 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Lucy M. Stanton papers, ms392, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Lucy May Stanton from 1889-1931. Includes correspondence, notebooks, account books, journals, sketchbooks, printed materials, photographs, clippings, and research materials. The journals, notebooks, and sketchbooks describe Stanton's methods and processes followed in her painting. The photographs consist of pictures of Stanton, family photographs and black and white reproductions of Stanton's works. The correspondence pertains to commissions for Stanton's work as well as personal correspondence from John Burroughs, Laura Coombes Hills, George and Mabel Sarton, May Sarton, and Stanton's sister, Willie Marion Forbes.

Biographical / historical:

Lucy May Stanton (1875-1931) was an art teacher and miniature portrait painter, born in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more information, see the article Lucy May Stanton in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type into 7 series:

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Lucy M. Stanton papers, ms392, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.