Clara Barrett Strait Papers - Accession 653 - M288 (339)

Authors

Clara Barrett Strait
Edwin S. James

Files

Identifier

Accession 653 - M288 (339)

Inclusive Dates

1983, 1985

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

124 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

Clara Barrett Strait (ca. 1867-1948) was one of the foremost portrait painters in South Carolina during the first half of the 20^th century. The Clara Barrett Strait Collection consists of the manuscript, Clara Barrett-Strait: An Achievement and a newspaper clipping published in the State Magazine in 1985 about the artist, both written by former Winthrop professor Edwin S. James (1922-2011). Also included is a microcassette labeled “Clara Barrett Strait 1983” that includes a recording of Mr. James talking about Clara, and photographs and negatives of Clara Barrett Strait’s portraits, all of which were compiled by Edwin S. James.

Provenance

The Clara Barrett-Strait Papers were donated to the Archives by Edwin James.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Finding Aid Citation

Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Clara Barrett Strait Papers - Accession 653 - M288 (339)". Finding Aid 509.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/509