Resolved by the Esther Stevens Brazer Guild:
Whereas the members of this organization were deeply shocked by the passing of Esther Stevens Brazer in October 1945 ; and
Whereas Esther Stevens Brazer is considered the greatest exponent of contemporary revival of Antique Art and Design ; and
Whereas Esther Stevens Brazer has, through tenacity of purpose and unending research, provided thousands of her followers with the working knowledge necessary to continue her great work ; and
Whereas Esther Stevens Brazer's prodigious accomplishment, namely, the recording by faithful reproduction of over one thousand early American and English designs and her many articles and books describing this work, is the single greatest contribution to the field of Antique Art and Design ; and
Whereas though suffering great physical pain and handicap, traveled this country of ours giving peace of mind and individual satisfaction for those who became imbued with the tremendous enthusiasm for her work ;
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved: that we, the Charter Members of the Esther Stevens Brazer Guild, do here and now dedicate ourselves to continue the great work of Esther Stevens Brazer, with the sincerity of purpose and action in keeping with the high ideals long since a tradition among true Brazer students ; and
Be it Further Resolved: that we shoulder this great responsibility with humility, knowing that we alone can guide the destinies of the Guild ; and
Be it Further Resolved: that those members who carry on this work through teaching make every effort to impart to their student groups the importance of the high standards which must be maintained in the furtherance of Esther Stevens Brazer's work ; and
Be it Further Resolved: that the sympathy of each member of this group be extended to the family of Esther Stevens Brazer and that we express hereby our recognition of her outstanding contribution to students and lovers of art everywhere ; and
Be it Further Resolved: that the Secretary of the Esther Stevens Brazer Guild be directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the bereaved family.
Respectfully submitted,
May 27, 1946
by Robert Keegan, Chairman
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Mrs. C. W. Leslie
Mrs. Arthur Oldham
Mrs. Arthur Holmes
Mrs. Robert Keegan
Mrs. Mell Prescott
Mrs. E. H. Christ
Mrs. Alma Brockway
Mrs. Samuel Hauser
Miss Sarah Bailey
Mrs. Philip Broughton
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