Administrative Information
Provenance
The papers of Waldo Peirce, artist, were given to the Library of Congress by his widow, Ellen Larsen Peirce, in the years 1971-1973, 1978-1979, and 1986. Other papers were received as a gift of his son, J. Waldo Peirce, in 1965-1966 and of his daughter, Anna Peirce, in 1973.
Processing History
The papers of Waldo Peirce were processed in 1979. An addition was made in 1987, and formerly restricted material was opened for use without permission in 1998. The finding aid was revised in 2012.
Transfers
Drawings, water colors, and photographs have been transferred to the Library’s Prints and Photographs Division where they are identified as part of these papers.
Microfilm
A microfilm edition of part of these papers is available on two reels. Consult a reference librarian in the Manuscript Division concerning availability for purchase or interlibrary loan.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container or reel number, Waldo Peirce Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.