Summary Information
Lee Weiss Papers
1958-2009
Micro 922; Micro 941; SC 1216; M80-593; M2011-057
6 reels of microfilm (35 mm) and 0.1 c.f. (1 folder); plus additions of 0.4 c.f. and 119 photographs
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
Professional papers, 1958-2009, of Lee Weiss, a nationally known and acclaimed water colorist whose impressionistic paintings usually focus on small aspects of nature. Included is biographical information, general correspondence, exhibit catalogs, scrapbooks, and other items documenting her artistic career. The general correspondence pertains to exhibit arrangements, information or photographs of her work for catalogs or articles about her, painting sales and friendly continuing contacts with purchasers, and distribution of two publications: Lee Weiss, Watercolors and Lee Weiss, Watercolors II, The Seventies. A small amount of personal correspondence is included, as well as photographs relating to a trip to Asia.
English
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Biography/History
Lee Weiss is a nationally-known and acclaimed water colorist whose impressionistic paintings usually focus on small aspects of nature. Born Elyse Crouse in Inglewood, California in 1928, Mrs. Weiss worked as an interior decorator before turning to painting as her career. Her first professional exhibit was in 1959. In 1962, she moved with her husband, economics professor Leonard Weiss, to Madison, Wisconsin, where a lack of local galleries forced her to seek outlets in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. During the 1970s, her style evolved towards larger pictures focusing on smaller and smaller subjects. Mrs. Weiss has received many awards and other recognitions and her work has been purchased by many public and private collectors.
Arrangement of the Materials
This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 3 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.
Administrative/Restriction Information
Original Collection loaned for copying by Lee Weiss, Madison, Wisconsin, February 3, 1982 and September 7, 1982, and one folder presented by Mrs. Weiss, June 1, 1981. Accession Number: M80-593, M81-279, M82-055, M82-340, M91-083, M95-176, M2011-057
Processed by Cyndee Baudhuin and Karen Baumann, June 24, 1982; additions processed by Peggy Kauth and Karen Baumann, December 31, 1982.
Contents List
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Micro 922
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Part 1 (Micro 922, Micro 941, SC 1216): Original Collection, 1958-1982
6 reels of microfilm (35 mm) and 0.1 c.f. (1 folder)
: The Lee Weiss Papers document her artistic career and include biographical information, general correspondence, exhibit catalogues, scrapbooks, and other items. The general correspondence pertains to exhibit arrangements, information or photographs of her work for catalogues or articles about her, painting sales and friendly continuing contacts with purchasers, and distribution of two publications: Lee Weiss, Watercolors and Lee Weiss, Watercolors II, The Seventies. A small amount of personal correspondence is included. The scrapbooks also contain some correspondence plus news clippings, exhibit announcements and brochures, and other items.
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Biographical Information
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General Correspondence
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79
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1962-1971
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2
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1971-1974
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3
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1974-1978
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Reel
4
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1
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1978-1981
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Micro 941
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6
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Additions, 1980 September-1981 December
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Micro 922
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4
Frame
871
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Catalogues and Miscellany
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SC 1216
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Original paper copies
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Scrapbooks
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Micro 922
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5
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1958-1980
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Micro 941
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6
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Additions, 1980 March-1982 July
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M80-593
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Part 2 (M80-593): Additions, undated
119 photographs (1 folder, 1 album, and 1 oversize folder)
: Photographs related to a journey to Asia in the early twentieth century; images related to the inter-allied games in Paris, 1919; and family portraits.
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M2011-057
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Part 3 (M2011-057): Additions, 1980-2009
0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)
: Additions, 1980-2009, consisting of articles written about Weiss and her artwork, letters to and from Weiss and her husband, brochures for Weiss' exhibitions and examples of her artwork (no originals).
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Articles/Biographical
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Folder
2
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Correspondence, 1980-2009
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Folder
3
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Leonard's Letters
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Box
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Folder
4-5
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Artwork and Brochures
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