Lawrence Park Research Files on Gilbert Stuart

These records consist primarily of correspondence concerning the history and authentication of paintings by Gilbert Stuart. Begun as an independent project by Lawrence Park, the project was completed by William Sawitzky under the auspices of Helen Clay Frick and the Frick Art Reference Library after the death of Mr. Park in September 1924, resulting in the publication Gilbert Stuart: an Illustrated Descriptive List of his Works.

The first series contains correspondence between Mr. Park and owners of paintings, scholars and descendants of portrait subjects. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent or institution, and sometimes painting subject. The second series contains correspondence related to Mr. Sawitzky's research. The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by painting subject and occasionally by correspondent. There is some correspondence with Mr. Park in this later material.

The final series mainly consists of note cards arranged by portrait subject detailing information about the paintings gathered during Park and Sawitzky's research. Items such as notes, correspondence, drawings, and family trees were attached to many of the note cards.