Archives of American Art

Harry Helfman papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.helfharr
Creators:
Helfman, Harry Carmozin, 1910-
Dates:
1933-1962
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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
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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
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