Manuscript Collection
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.
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
LC Subject Headings
Strait, Clara Barrett; Portrait painters--South Carolina
