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Archives of American Art
Harry Helfman papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.helfharr
- Creators:
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Helfman, Harry Carmozin, 1910-
- Dates:
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1933-1962
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Papers of painter Harry Helfman include a scrapbook of newspaper clippings (1933-38) pertaining to the American Artists School, the John Reed Club Art School, the American Artists' Congress, and the art scene in New York. In addition, there are several printed items (1939-1962), including a catalog for the 1939-40 academic year at the American Artists School, and an exhibition catalog (n.d.) and two issues of the periodical, Art Front, 1936 June, 1937, January.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter; New York, N.Y. d. 1995.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1998 and 1999 by Elizabeth S. Helfman, the widow of Harry Helfman.
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.
Keywords
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Art -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Scrapbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art Schools -- New York (State) | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
American Artists School (New York, N.Y.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
John Reed Club School | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
American Artists' Congress | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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