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Exhuming Eulabee: Recollections of her daughter, Joan Gaines, 1990

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 4

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Eulabee Dix (1878 – June 14, 1961) was an American artist who primarily painted portrait miniatures. Eulabee gained national recognition for her work and is featured in the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). She lived in Grand Rapids from 1895 to 1899, with her family. Her brother, Horace P. Dix, Jr., stayed in Grand Rapids and married Helen Morman (daughter of S.A. Morman).

Included here are photographs of her works and pamphlets and ephemera from exhibits. Also included are letters discussing establishing a gallery at the NMWA, as well as sales and donations of her paintings by family members. Also of note is a copy of an unpublished memoir by Eulabee's daughter.

Dates

  • 1990

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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