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Archives of American Art
Benjamin Forgey papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.forgbenj
- Creators:
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Forgey, Benjamin
- Dates:
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circa 1964-2015
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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28.7 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A majority of the collection contains subject and research files documenting the writings of Benjamin Forgey and focuses on urban development, the art scene, and museum and monument building projects in Washington, D.C. Also included are administrative files, photographs, correspondence, and sound cassettes of lectures by Forgey on Washington architecture.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Benjamin Forgey (1938- ) is an architecture and art critic in Washington, D.C. Forgey wrote for the Washington Star from 1964 to 1981, and then for the Washington Post where he focused on architecture until his retirement in 2006.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2014 by Benjamin Forgey.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Keywords
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Architecture -- Washington (D.C.) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art -- Washington (D.C.) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art, Municipal | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
City planning | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sound recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art critics -- Washington (D.C.) | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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