A. Rutgers Van der Loeff Diaries, 1893?-1916
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van der Loeff, A. Rutgers, 1882-1961
- Title
- A. Rutgers Van der Loeff Diaries
- Dates
- 1893?-1916 (inclusive)18931916
- Quantity
- 12 v.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 125
- Summary
- Dutch-born commercial artist, of Spokane, Wash. Eleven diaries (1893-1905) relating to Van der Loeff's life in the Netherlands, his travels in Europe, and trip to and life in the U.S.; and one diary (1915-1916) concerning daily activities in Spokane, Wash. Includes information relating to Van der Loeff Studios, his commercial art firm in Spokane.
- Repository
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Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is not restricted.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
- Languages
- English, Dutch
Biographical Note
A. Rutgers Van der Loeff was born in Groninger, Holland and educated at the Commercial Institute in Amsterdam. He came to the United States in 1904 and settled in San Francisco. After the San Francisco earthquake and fire in 1906, Van der Loeff came to Spokane and established the Van der Loeff Studios, a commercial art firm. He worked as a commercial artist until his death.
Content Description
The first eleven diaries, beginning in 1893 and continuing through 1905, are written in Dutch. They cover his life in Holland, his travels in Europe, and his trip to, and life in America. The 1915-1916 volume is in English and chronicles in great detail his life in Spokane.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Publication RightsCopyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Preferred Citation
A. Rutgers Van der Loeff Diaries (MsSC 125), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Artists' studios--Washington (State)
- Commercial art--Washington (State)
- Dutch Americans--Washington (State)
- Emigration and immigration--Netherlands
- Emigration and immigration--United States
- Voyages and travels--19th-20th centuries
Personal Names
- Van der Loeff, A. Rutgers, 1882-1961--Archives
Corporate Names
- Van der Loeff Studios (Spokane, Wash.)
Geographical Names
- Europe--Description and travel
- Netherlands--Emigration and immigration
- Netherlands--Social life and customs
- Spokane (Wash.)--Business, industries, and trades--Commercial art
- Spokane (Wash.)--Population elements--Dutch
- Spokane (Wash.)--Social life and customs
- United States--Emigration and immigration
- Washington (State)--Business, industries, and trades--Commercial art
- Washington (State)--Population elements--Dutch
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
Occupations
- Commercial artists--Washington (State)
