Archives of American Art

Kenneth M. Davis papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.davikenn
Creators:
Davis, Kenneth M., 1939-
Dates:
1968-2005
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Kenneth M. Davis papers measure 0.2 linear feet and date from circa 1968-2005. The small collection relates to Kenneth M. Davis' reserarch about Leon Kroll and his career an an art history professor. Included are two letters from Leon Kroll, one letter from Paul Cadmus, and three letters from Alexander Hogue in support of Davis' dissertation "The Life and Work of Leon Kroll with a Catalog of his Nudes", Ohio State University, 1993; a project file containing letters, photographs, printed material and writings regarding research prepared by Thomas Lingeman, a student of Kenneth Davis', at Ball State University comparing Claes Oldenburg's and Christo's monuments; a biography and printed material on Alexander Hogue sent to Davis from Christo; three letters to Davis from artist and colleague, Sid Chafetz, and printed material regarding Chafetz; a photograph of a work of art signed by Sol Lewitt; and a newspaper clipping about the show "Ohio Printmakers" at Kenyon College, 1968.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Kenneth M. Davis (1939- ) is a retired art history professor in Washington, D.C. Davis taught at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana from 1970-2008.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2018 and 2019 by Kenneth M. Davis.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.

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