Archives of American Art

Allen (Roberts) papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.allerobe
Creators:
Allen, Roberta, 1945-
Dates:
1967-2000
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
5.3 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Roberta Allen papers measure 5.3 linear feet and date from 1967 to 2000, with the bulk from 1967 to 1983. The collection documents Allen's work through biographical material, personal and professional correspondence, writings, personal business records, exhibition and project files, photographic material, printed material, preparatory materials, and artwork.
The writings include personal diaries from throughout the 1970s, as well as artist statements. Correspondence is primarily professional in nature with curators and dealers, most prominently John Weber Gallery in New York and Walter Storms Gallery in Munich, among others. Business records include information regarding donations, trades, and sales of artworks. Project and exhibition files contain detailed plans for various exhibitions in museums and galleries. Photographic formats include slides, transparencies, negatives, black and white prints, and color prints. Printed material includes exhibition catalogues, printed ephemera, and clippings. The collection includes extensive preparatory materials exist for many series of photographic works and unique or limited edition artist books, sketchbooks, loose drawings, and photo collages.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Roberta Allen (1945- ) is an artist and writer based in New York City.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 2022 by Roberta Allen.

Using the Collection

Terms of Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Conditions Governing Access
Personal diaries are access restricted; written permission is required. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

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