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Archives of American Art
John Robinson Frazier papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.frazjohn
- Creators:
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Frazier, John Robinson, 1889-1966
- Dates:
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1920-1969
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.52 Linear feet(partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, slides, typescripts of writings, and printed materials.
Scope and Contents
REEL 2804: A photocopy of an incomplete typescript, "History of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum," by Frazier, ca. 1965, including photocopies of his notes for this study.
Scope and Contents
UNMICROFILMED: Correspondence, mostly routine and relating to Frazier's exhibitions and sales, including 1 letter from John Singer Sargent concerning an exhibit and the sale of a watercolor by Frazier to Sargent, and several letters from Edwin Dickinson; photographs of Frazier, group photos, and works of art; and speeches and writings relating to his teaching career and presidency of RISD. Also included are copies of slides of works found in Frazier's studio after his death and of an exhibition of his works held in Newport, R.I., 1969.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art school director, painter, and lithographer; Providence, R.I. President of Rhode Island School of Design, 1955-1962.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 1817 and 2804 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Slides: Originals returned to lender, Gordon F. Peers, after copying.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unmicrofilmed material donated in 1972 by Mrs. John R. Frazier, Fazier's widow. Slides lent 1973 by Gordon Peers, a former colleague of Frazier; typescript on reel 2804 donated 1975 by Peers.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
More Information
Bibliography
- Archives of American Art Journal, 1973, v. 13, no. 1, p. 30.
Bibliography
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting, American -- Rhode Island -- Providence | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art -- Study and teaching -- Rhode Island -- Providence | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Drawings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art school directors -- Rhode Island -- Providence | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art Schools -- Rhode Island -- Providence | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dickinson, Edwin Walter, 1891-1978 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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