Mathias Alten Papers and Paintings
Digital Collection
Identifier: RHC-28
Dates
- 1893 - 1929
Creator
- Alten, M. (Mathias) (Person)
Abstract
Digitized photographs, artworks, and diary transcript from the papers of West Michigan painter, Mathias J. Alten (1871-1938) represent one of the most important collections in the holdings of both the University Library's Special Collections and the University Art Gallery. Alten, a German native who came to Grand Rapids as a youth, is a celebrated American regionalist often referred to as the Dean of Michigan Painters. The photographs and papers document his family life and career and support the collection of Alten paintings owned by the University.
- Artists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Grand Rapids (Mich.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Painters Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Alten, M. (Mathias) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Contact:
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale MI 49401 United States
616-331-8726
collections@gvsu.edu
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale MI 49401 United States
616-331-8726
collections@gvsu.edu
