Russian-born sculptor Irma Rothstein (1906-1971) came to the United States in 1938 after studying in Vienna, Austria, and was thereafter active in New York City, New York. Rothstein produced a wide range of busts of well-known authors, musicians, and other artists and was known for her works featuring expressive faces of women.
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
The scattered papers of sculptor Irma Rothstein measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1930 to 1965. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, and photographs.
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Donated 1966 by Irma Rothstein.
The collection is available on 35mm microfilm reel D286 at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Researchers should note that the arrangement of the material described in the container inventory does not reflect the arrangement of the collection on microfilm.
Irma Rothstein papers, 1930-1965. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
The collection was microfilmed upon receipt onto reel D286. The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2022 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Biographical materials include a biography of Rothstein by Barbara Fisher; Rothstein's holiday cards with images of her sculpture; and an exhibition announcement. Correspondence relates to Rothstein's career and includes letters from the Artist Equity Association, Alma Dettinger, Ernest Manfred, the National Council of Jewish Women, Inc., and Theo Vincent. Photographs depict Rothstein with her sculpture, at work, and with others, and also include two exhibition photos at the Galerie St. Etienne.