Franz Bader papers

Object Details

Sponsor: Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Smithsonian Women's Committee.

Collection Citation: Franz Bader Gallery records, 1925-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Scope and Contents: The series focuses on Bader's personal accomplishments and background. Included are awards from the American Austrian Society and the Washington Bar Association, certificates, degrees from Corcoran School of Art and George Washington University, family documents, speeches and talks by Bader, as well as plans, letters and cards, photographs, and other items relating to Bader's birthday celebration. Also included are typescripts by Bader and his mother Elsa Bader, a few writings by unidentified authors, and files documenting Bader's photography career.

Collection Restrictions: This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact Reference Services for more information.