Anita Pollitzer

Anita Lily Pollitzer (1894, Charleston, South Carolina - 1975) was an American photographer.Her mother, Clara Guinzburg Pollitzer (born Clara Guinzburg), was the daughter of an immigrant rabbi from Prague. Pollitzer may be best known for her friendship with Georgia O'Keeffe whom she met at Columbia University. Pollitzer introduced O'Keeffe to Alfred Stieglitz helping to forge one of the most significant artist relationships in the 20th century. In addition to her influence in art, Pollitzer was instrumental in the passage of the 19th Amendment and held positions of leadership in the National Woman's Party serving as National Chairman from 1945 until 1949.

William S. Pollitzer was a nephew of Anita.

External links

* http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/profiles8.html
* http://www.sc.edu/library/socar/uscs/2005/pollit05.html
* http://www.sc.edu/library/socar/uscs/1995/poltzr95.html