Louise Herreshoff PapersWLU.Coll.0694Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 14:08:35 -0400.Description is written in: Undetermined, Code for undetermined script script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Louise Herreshoff Papers WLU.Coll.0694 2.6 Linear Feet Five boxes including personal correspondence, ephemera, photographs. Two volumes of photograph albums, one exhibit book, one biographical book. 1867-1977 The materials are in English. 1-6 0-103 Scope and Contents

This collection includes an important archive of letters, personal files, photos, and biographical information of esteemed painter Louise Herreshoff, her second husband Euchlin Reeves and their families. Euchlin Reeves was a graduate of Washington and Lee University (WLU) School of Law and is the namesake of WLU's Reeves Center, home of the Reeves Collection – a large and internationally important ceramics collection (1500 – present) and Louise Herreshoff's paintings, given by the couple to the university beginning in 1967.

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[Identification of item], Louise Herreshoff Collection, WLU Coll. #0694, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

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 Related Materials

Transcriptions of correspondence, including translations of letters written in French, created by student workers in 2019 for a project for University Museums. Some PDFs and Word documents are electronically stored in Box - the years of 1892, 1896, 1897, and 1899. Special Collections cannot gaurentee complete accuracy of the transcriptions. Scans of the photo albums from Box 6 are also stored on Box. See James Whitehead Papers in WLU-RG-34 for information about museum displays of Herreshoff's works.

 France -- Paris Rhode Island -- Providence Painting China trade porcelain -- Influence Herreshoff, Louise Reeves, Euchlin Whitehead, James Walter, Sr. Eaton, Charles Albert Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer Bennett, Lucia (Lucy) Emory Herreshoff, J.B. Mary Wheeler Academy Washington and Lee University. School of Law Emory University Box 11867-1912English.10-24Scope and Contents

This box contains the control folder, personal correspondence from 1892-1912, the journals of Lucy Dyer, and diary by Lizzie Dyer.

Control FolderEnglish.10Scope and Contents

This file consists of the acquisition and processing form for the collection, as well as correspondence with Paul Whitehead documenting the gift of this collection to Washington and Lee Special Collections and Archives.

Journal of Lucy Dyer1852English.11Scope and Contents

This file consists of Lucy Dyer's journal, as well as calling cards for John Dyer and Daniel Jenkins.

Dyer Bennett, Lucia (Lucy) EmoryDiary of Lucy Dyer1867English.12Scope and Contents

This file consists of Lucy Dyer's journal.

Dyer Bennett, Lucia (Lucy) EmoryGodey's Lady's Book1870-12English.13Scope and Contents

This file consists of a bound copy of Godey's Lady's Book from December 1870, Volume 81, No. 486. Edited by Sarah J. Hale and L.A. Godey.

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence1892English.14Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1892.

Herreshoff, LouiseLizzie Dyer Account book with Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company1893English.15Scope and Contents

This file consists of Lizzie Dyer's account book with Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company from 1893.

Dyer, ElizabethLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1896English.16Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1896.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1897English.17Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1897.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1898English.18Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1898 (1/3).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1898English.19Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1898 (2/3).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1898English.110Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1898 (3/3).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1899English.111Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1899.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1900English.112Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1900.

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence1901English.113Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1901.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1902English.114Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1902.

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence1903English.115Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1903.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1904English.116Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1904.

Herreshoff, LouiseCatalog of Science and Technical Books1906-1907English.117Scope and Contents

This file consists of a copy of the "Catalogue of Scientific and Technical Books: Season of 1906 and 1907" published by Munn Company, No. 361. Published in New York.

Munn and CompanyLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1907English.118Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1907.

Herreshoff, LouisePopular Science Monthly1908English.119Scope and Contents

This files consists of a copy of "Popular Science Monthly" Vol. 72, No. 1 from January 1908, edited by J. McKeen Cattell. Published by the science press in Lancaster PA, Garrison NY, and New York NY.

Herreshoff, LouiseArtist's Calendar1909French.120Scope and Contents

This file consists of an illustrated artists calendar from 1909 depicting various master painters. Text is in French.

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence1911English.121Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1911 (1/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1911English.122Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1911 (2/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence (Faded / Damaged Letters)1911English.123Scope and Contents

This file consists of damaged correspondence from the year 1911.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1912English.124Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1912.

Herreshoff, LouiseBox 21915-1947English.225-54Scope and Contents

This box consists of personal correspondence from 1915-1947, the Will of J.B. Herreshoff, and correspondence from Euchlin Reeves on fine china sales.

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence1915English.225Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1915.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1917English.226Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1917.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1919English.227Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1919.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1920English.228Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1920 (1/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1920English.229Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1920 (2/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1921English.230Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1921.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1922English.231Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1922 (1/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1922English.232Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1922 (2/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1923English.233Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1923.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1924English.234Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1924.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1925English.235Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1925 (1/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1925English.236Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1925 (2/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1926English.237Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1926 (1/3). Also includes Euchlin Reeves Ring-Tum Phi certificate.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1926English.238Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1926 (2/3).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1926English.239Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1926 (3/3).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1927English.240Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1927 (1/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1927English.241Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1927 (2/2).

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1928English.242Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1928.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1929English.243Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1929.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence (Tiffany and Co. Jeweler's Pocket Calendar)1930English.244Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1930. Also includes a Tiffany and Co. Jeweler's Pocket Calendar.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1931English.245Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1931.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1932English.246Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1932.

Herreshoff, LouiseWill of J.B. Francis Herreshoff1932English.247Scope and Contents

This file consists of the last will and testament of J.B. Herreshoff, from 1932.

Herreshoff, J.B.Correspondence on items exhibited and sold (Reeves)1940English.248Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1940. Mostly by Euchlin Reeves concerning his collection of fine china.

Reeves, EuchlinLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1942English.249Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1942.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1943English.250Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1943.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1944English.251Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1944.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1945English.252Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1945.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1946English.253Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1946.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1947English.254Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1947.

Herreshoff, LouiseBox 31948-1965English.355-74Scope and Contents

This box consists of personal correspondence from 1948-1956, miscellaneous correspondence, publications, a brochure for the Herreshoff exhibit from 1972. Correspondence following the dated range and sorted into categories by creator are preserved in original order and often relate to James W. Whithead's attempts to gather materials related to Herreshoff and Reeves' lives and history of art collection and creation.

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence1948English.355Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1948.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1949English.356Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1949.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1950English.357Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1950.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1951English.358Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1951.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herrshoff Correspondence1952English.359Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1952.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1953English.360Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1953.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence (passport, travel documents)1953English.361Scope and Contents

Includes family passport for Euchlin Reeves and Louise Herreshoff, a ticket for a ship embarking from Providence, RI through the Church Travel Agency, a guide to first class accomodations in the R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth ship, and a list of passengers for the same ship.

Herreshoff, LouiseReeves, EuchlinLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1954-1959English.362Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the years 1955 through 1959.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1961English.363Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the year 1961.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1962-1964English.364Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from the years 1962-1964.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence1964-1965English.365Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence - No DatesEnglish.366Scope and Contents

This file consists of undated correspondence.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence with Mary WheelerEnglish.367Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence with Mary Wheeler and with James W. Whitehead. Assorted dates. Original order preserved.

Herreshoff, LouiseMary Wheeler AcademyLouise Herreshoff Correspondence - Gottwald LettersEnglish.368Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence with the Gottwald family. Assorted dates.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence - Whitehead LettersEnglish.369Scope and Contents

This file consists of James W. Whitehead's correspondence about the Reeves and Herreshoff collections, including thank you notes and postcards.

Herreshoff, LouiseWhitehead, James Walter, Sr.Louise Herreshoff Correspondence - Whitehead (Thank you notes for tape)Whitehead, James Walter, Sr.1998English.370Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence with James W. Whitehead concerning gifts to Washington and Lee University related to Euchlin Reeves and Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff Correspondence - DeWolf LettersEnglish.371Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence between James Whitehead and Louise DeWolf concerning information related to Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseL'Academie Julian PublicationsEnglish.372Scope and Contents

This file consists of five art exhibition history publications released by L'Academie Julian, along with a note from James Whitehead.

L'Academie JulianBooks: Reeves-Herreshoff CollectionEnglish.373Scope and Contents

This file consists of a publication list of books and pamphlets in the office of Earl S. Mattingly, including publications related to Louise Herreshoff's collection of fine china.

Herreshoff, LouiseReeves, EuchlinBrochures for Louise Herreshoff Art ExhibitionsEnglish.374Scope and Contents

This file consists of brochures for exhibitions of Louise Herreshoff's work in numerous locations, such as the Providence Art Club, the Green Studio Hotel, and the Gallery on the Moores. Dates 1925 and 1972.

Herreshoff, LouiseBox 4English.475-91Scope and Contents

This box contains an Herreshoff journal and sketchbook, postcards from her trip to Shanghai, and the "sick bag outline" that James W. Whitehead wrote the draft of "A Fragile Union: The Story of Louise Herreshoff" on.

Collin and Laurens CorrespondenceEnglish.475Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence with Collin and Laurens (1/2).

Collin and Laurens CorrespondenceEnglish.476Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence related to Collins and Laurens (2/2).

Louise Herreshoff Journals - Mary Wheeler AcademyEnglish.477Scope and Contents

This file consists of two personal journals of Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseMary Wheeler AcademyLouise Herreshoff SketchesEnglish.478Scope and Contents

Contains a number of sketches drawn by Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseLexington InventoryEnglish.479Scope and Contents

This file consists of an inventory of the collections of fine china by Euchlin Reeves and Louise Herreshoff stored in Lexington.

Mary Wheeler School PublicationsEnglish.480Scope and Contents

Contains a number of bound publications made by the Mary Wheeler Academy.

Mary Wheeler AcademyBrown, Eaton, Herreshoff, Whitehead Genealogy English.481Scope and Contents

This file consists of genealogical information compiled by James W. Whitehead, used for his biography of Louise Herreshoff.

National Academy of Art and DesignEnglish.482Scope and Contents

This file consists of two publications from National Academy of Art and Design located in NYC.

National Academy of Art and Design (New York City)Postcards - ShanghaiEnglish.483Scope and Contents

This folder contains a number of postcards from Louise Herreshoff's travels to Shanghai.

Postcards - Northeast / New EnglandEnglish.484Scope and Contents

This folder contains postcards from Louise Herreshoff's travels to Niagra Falls and various New England cites.

Postcards - Venice TripEnglish.485Scope and Contents

This folder contains postcards from Louise Herreshoff's travels to Venice.

Postcards - World War One SoldiersEnglish.486Scope and Contents

This file consists of postcards depicting World War One soldiers.

Scans of Louise Herreshoff PaintingsEnglish.487Scope and Contents

This file consists of scans of paintings made by Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseSick Bag Outline from "A Fragile Union"Whitehead, James Walter, Sr.English.488Scope and Contents

This folder contains the plan for James Whitehead's biography on Louise Herreshoff, "A Fragile Union," which was written on an airplane sick bag during a flight.

Herreshoff, Louise"Something Blue - Some American Views on Staffordshire" (publication)1955English.489Scope and Contents

This file consists of one publication of "Something Blue - Some American Views of Staffordshire."

"Early Founding and Development of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company" - Jeanette Brown Herreshoff (publication)English.490Scope and Contents

This file contains a publication by Jeannette Brown Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, J.B.Art Exhibition Book (publication)1976English.491Scope and Contents

This folder contains the art book that accompanied a 1976 exhibition of Louise Herreshoff's paintings entitled "Louise Herreshoff: An American Artist Discovered."

Herreshoff, LouiseBox 5English.592-103Scope and Contents

This box contains portraits of Louise Herreshoff, photos of Herreshoff's trip to China, photos of Providence, RI, Col Alto, and Washington and Lee University photos. Also includes photos of family graves.

Louise Herreshoff PortraitsEnglish.592Scope and Contents

This file consists of portraits and photographs of Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff PortraitsEnglish.593Scope and Contents

This file consists of portraits and photographs of Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseLouise Herreshoff PortraitsEnglish.594Scope and Contents

This file consists of portraits and photographs of Louise Herreshoff.

Herreshoff, LouiseElizabeth "Aunt Lizzie" Dyer PortraitsEnglish.595Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs and portraits of Louise Herreshoff's aunt Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dyer.

Dyer Bennett, Lucia (Lucy) EmoryMiscellaneous Portraits (mostly unidentified)English.596Scope and Contents

This file consists of portraits and photographs of unidentified subjects.

Unidentified Ambrotype1856-1865English.597Scope and Contents

This folder contains an unidentified portrait ambrotype in its original casing.

Photos from Travels (Washington D.C., Niagra Falls)English.598Scope and Contents

This file consist of photos from Louise Herreshoff's travels to Niagra Falls.

Photos and Negatives of China CollectionEnglish.599Scope and Contents

This file consists of photographs and negatives of Louise Herreshoff and Euchlin Reeves' china collection.

Washington and Lee University. Reeves CenterHerreshoff, LouiseReeves, EuchlinPhotos of 89 Benevolent Street - Providence, Rhode Island (old Reeves home)English.5100Scope and Contents

This file consists of photographs of 89 Benevolent St in Providence, RI, which was Louise Herreshoff and Euchlin Reeves' family home where their china collection and paintings were stored.

Herreshoff, LouiseReeves, EuchlinProvidence, Rhode Island PhotosEnglish.5101Scope and Contents

This file consists of photos of Providence, RI.

Col Alto and Washington and Lee PhotosEnglish.5102Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of Washington and Lee's campus, as well as Col Alto.

Washington and Lee UniversityGrave Photos (Lizzie Dyer, Louise Herreshoff, John Dyer)English.5103Scope and Contents

This file consists of photos of grave stones and sites for members of the Herreshoff and Reeves' families.

Dyer Bennett, Lucia (Lucy) EmoryHerreshoff, LouiseBox 6English.6Scope and Contents

This box contains two photo albums, an exhibit book from Louise Herreshoff's 1976 show at Washington and Lee University, and a copy of "A Fragile Union" by James W. Whitehead.

Related Materials

Scans of the two photo albums are on box.

Photograph Album - AEnglish.ARelated Materials

A PDF scan of this photobook is available on Box.

Scope and Contents

This photo album consists of photographs, photocopies, and personal notes indicating the subjects of the graphic materials. The images usually focus on members of the Herreshoff family, their residences, and artwork by Louise Herreshoff. Materials have been glued to the page.

Photograph Album - BEnglish.BRelated Materials

There is a PDF scan of this photo album stored on Box.

Scope and Contents

This photo album consists of photographs, photocopies, and personal notes indicating the subjects of the graphic materials. The images usually focus on members of the Herreshoff family, their residences, and artwork by Louise Herreshoff. Volume B contains more photos of Euchlin Reeves, both in his younger years, as well as during his marriage to Louise Herreshoff. There are some photos of photos of grave sites, and one postcard. Materials have been glued to the page.

"Louise Herreshoff: An American Artist Discovered" 1976English.6Scope and Contents

This hard-cover exhibit book provides a brief biographical background on Louise Herreshoff, as well as image plates of her paintings displayed at a 1976 exhibit of her work at Washington and Lee University.

Herreshoff, Louise"A Fragile Union: The Story of Louise Herreshoff"Whitehead, James Walter, Sr.2003English.6Scope and Contents

This biography of Louise Herreshoff by James Whitehead was created using personal correspondence, and regularly cites her letters. It depicts her life, familial ties, influences, time in Paris, period of art creation, china collecting, her two marriages, and her relationship with Washington and Lee University.

Herreshoff, LouiseReeves, EuchlinWashington and Lee University. Reeves Center