Edmund G. Schildknecht Personal and Artistic Papers
Scope and Contents
The papers of Edmund Schildknecht, who was an artist and art teacher in Maine and Indiana, include clippings and articles about his art and shows of his art, also the locations and illustrations of his art works, and a manuscript autobiography. The collection also includes material pertaining to Ruth S. Schildknecht, Edmund's wife.
Dates
- 1920-1970
Creator
- Schildknecht, Edmund (Person)
- Schildknecht, Ruth Stebbins (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
Edmund Gustav Schildknecht was born in Chicago in 1899. He studied at the Wisconsin School of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He taught at the Arsenal Technology School, and the John Herron Art School. He is considered a contemporary artist. Many of his works are on exhibit at the University of Maine, Orono.
Extent
1 linear foot (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Edmund Schildknecht, June 1972, with scattered additions later.
- Art, American -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Artists, American Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Brochures Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Clippings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Illustrations Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Letters (Correspondence) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Manuscripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Pamphlets Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Photographic prints Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Guide to the Edmund G. Schildknecht Personal and Artistic Papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
