paa041 Axel Lindahl collection Karen Spilman University of Minnesota Libraries December 2004
University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455
EAD encoding by Karen Spilman December 2004 English Lindahl, Axel Axel Lindahl collection 1895-1984? University of Minnesota Libraries. Performing Arts Archives, Manuscripts Division [paa] 4 boxes Collection contains artwork and sketchbooks of stage backdrops by Minnesota artist Axel Lindahl. PA 41 English High Bay Administrative Information Use of Materials

The collection is open and available for use.

 Copyright

Contact the archivist regarding copyright of these materials.

 Preferred Citation

Axel Lindahl collection (PA 41), Performing Arts Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.

 Biographical Information

Axel M. Lindahl was a 19th-20th century Scandinavian-American artist. His work consisted of pencil drawings, as well as oils and watercolors of stage backdrops. Lindahl's gallery "Scenic Studios" was located in Minneapolis. From July 29-March 2, 1926, a collection of his works were on display at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City.

 Scope and Content Note

The collection is predominately stage backdrop drawings in pencil, oils and watercolors. Newspaper clippings regarding Lindahl's art and postcards are also included in this collection.

 Other Finding Aid

An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.

Related Materials

Ten watercolors and one photograph are included in the permanent collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum.

 Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

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