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Archives of American Art
Robert J. Forsyth research material on John B. Flannagan
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.forsrobe
- Creators:
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Forsyth, Robert J.
- Dates:
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1931-1987
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Research material on sculptor John Bernard Flannagan gathered in preparation for Forsyth's Ph.D dissertation on Flannagan (Univ. of Minnesota, 1965) and for an incomplete catalog raisonne. Included are photocopies of letters from Flannagan to the Works Progress Administration regarding his dismissal, 1933-1934; Forsyth's correspondence with Flannagan's acquaintances, collectors, art historians, and dealers, 1955-1987; an incomplete typescript of the catalogue raisonne, and other writings on Flannagan by Forsyth; notes and notebooks; research files including interviews, notes and printed material; exhibition catalogs and clippings, 1931-1976; and 1.0 linear ft. of photographs and negatives of Flannagan's art work.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art historian; Eden Prairie, Minn. Flannagan was an American sculptor and engraver, 1895?-1942.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1991 by Forsyth.
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
Correspondence of Robert J. Forsyth, 1960-1961, is also located at University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculpture, American | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Interviews | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculptors | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art historians -- Minnesota | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Flannagan, John Bernard, 1895?-1942 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| United States. Works Progress Administration | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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