Manuscript Collection

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

Title

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

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 20th 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 recording labeled “Clara Barrett-Strait 1983” 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.

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

LC Subject Headings

Strait, Clara Barrett; Portrait painters--South Carolina

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