Archives of American Art

Raphael Doktor papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.doktraph
Creators:
Doktor, Raphael, 1902-
Dates:
1931-1942
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
(partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Reports and photographs of the Technical Service Division of the WPA-Federal Art Project, New York; publications of the New York City WPA Art Project including "The WPA Federal Art Project a Summary of Activities and Accomplishments," undated, "Oils, Watercolors, Prints & Sculpture by Artist Teachers of the Art Teachers Division," 1939, "Art in Action: An Exposition of Work in Progress by the New York City WPA Art Project," 1941, and "Technical Problems of the Artist: Canvas Adhesives," 1939, with clippings glued to the inside cover. (A duplicate pamphlet without the clippings was microfilmed on reel 3482). Also included are catalogs, announcements and newspaper clippings concerning Doktor's exhibitions, and the original manuscript to his novel, "The Laughing Torch" along with several rejection letters from publishers.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter; head of the Restoration, Installation and Technical Service Division of the Federal Art Project (FAP) in New York City. Died 1995.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
"Technical Problems of the Artist: Canvas Adhesives": 35mm microfilm reel 3482 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Raphael Doktor, 1993-1995. An additional copy of "Technical Problems of the Artist" was donated ca. 1970 and microfilmed on reel 3482.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
All except mss.: "Technical Problems of the Artist: Canvas Adhesives" (microfilm reel 3482) is: Unmicrofilmed; use requires an appointment and is limited to AAA's Washington, D.C. storage facility.

Keywords

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New Deal, 1933-1939 -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Federal aid to the arts -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Mural painting and decoration -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Federal Art Project (New York, N.Y.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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