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Archives of American Art
Hannes Beckmann papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.beckhann
- Creators:
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Beckmann, Hannes, 1909-1977
- Dates:
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1930-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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300 Itemson 1 microfilm reel
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical sketches and resumes; a list of lectures; correspondence; illustrated notes, typescripts of lectures and other unpublished writings; 21 photographs of Josef Albers; exhibition catalogs; printed material; a subject file on Hilla Rebay containing memos and notes; papers concerning the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, NYC; a photograph of Frank Lloyd Wright, Rebay, and Solomon R. Guggenheim with a model of the Guggenheim Museum; "Hostess Reports"; catalogs, clippings, and other miscellaneous printed material.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter and lecturer; Boston, Mass. and Hanover, N.H. Born in Germany. Taught at the Bauhaus.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2526 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Typescripts of lectures: All items are photocopies.
Existence and Location of Originals
All materials except typescripts of lectures: Originals in the possession of Elsa N. Beckmann, 10 Woodrow Street, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent 1981-1982 by Elsa Beckmann, widow of Hannes Beckmann. Typescripts of lectures were subsequently given by Mrs. Beckmann in 1982.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Albers, Josef | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rebay, Hilla, 1890-1967 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Guggenheim, Solomon R. (Solomon Robert), 1861-1949 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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