McComas (Gene Frances) Papers, 1907-1952

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Summary

Title:
Gene Frances McComas papers
Dates:
1907-1952
Creators:
McComas, Gene Frances, 1886-1982
Abstract:
A collection of correspondence related to the life and work of Gene Frances McComas, California artist.
Extent:
5.14 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Gene Frances McComas papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of 151 items from 1907 to 1952; it consists mainly of correspondence, but also includes poems by George Sterling, and watercolors by Gouverneur Morris. Subjects discussed in the letters include Sinclair Lewis, Gouverneur Morris, and Eugene O'Neill. There are also a few miscellaneous letters addressed to Francis John McComas in the collection. Correspondents include, among others, Grace Hegger Lewis, Sinclair Lewis, Ruth Wightman Morris, Gouverneur Morris, Nicholas, Prince of Greece, Carlotta Monterey O'Neill, George Sterling, Austin Strong, Alec Waugh, and Roland Young.

Biographical / historical:

Eugenia Frances Baker McComas (1886-1982) was born in San Francisco, California on September 6, 1886; her parents were both journalists. Eugenia, known as "Gene," worked as a journalist before studying art at the California School of Arts and Crafts. She married the artist Francis John McComas (1874-1938) in 1917, and they moved to Monterey, California, though they traveled widely during their marriage. Gene McComas became known for her murals but she also painted portraits and still lifes. She died in Monterey in March 1982.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Mrs. McComas, 1956.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library Staff, January 1957. In 2020, Gayle Richardson created the finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Gayle Richardson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-02-15 10:44:35 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Gene Frances McComas papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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