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Archives of American Art
Alfred D. Crimi papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.crimalfr
- Creators:
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Crimi, Alfred D., 1900-
- Dates:
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1930-1987
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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4.8 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical material; correspondence with the Italian Embassy, 1974-1977; minutes of Art Commission of the City of New York, 1958-1981; sketchbooks, and sketches; paintings by Crimi for his book, THE ART OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PAINTING; sketches by Soriano; books by Crimi; exhibition catalogs; scrapbooks, clippings and other printed material; and photographs of Crimi in his studio, and of his paintings.
Scope and Contents
ADDITION: Photocopy of a typescript of Crimi's autobiography (242 p.); correspondence; lectures and other writings; files on organizations, including the Federation of Modern Painters and Sculptors, Allied Artists Association, Salmagundi Club, and on other subjects; photographs; 70 lantern slides of murals; an album of slides and transparencies; and printed material.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, writer; New York, N.Y. Born Alfredo diGiorgio Crimi in Sicily, Italy.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Alfred Crimi, 1977-1987.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Alfred D. Crimi papers also at Syracuse University.
Keywords
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Artists' studios -- Photographs | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painting, Modern -- 20th century | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Muralists -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art Commission of the City of New York | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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