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Archives of American Art
Jack Jefferson papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.jeffjack
- Creators:
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Jefferson, Jack, 1921-2000
- Dates:
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1960-1999
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Linear foot
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection includes some professional letters; slides, transparencies, and negatives of artwork; exhibition catalogs and announcements; and printed material including magazines and newspaper articles.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter; San Francisco, Calif. b. 1921, d. 2000. Jefferson was born in Lead, S.D., the birthplace of his mentor and major influence, Clyfford Still. He studied with Still at the California School of Fine Arts from 1946 to 1950 and there participated in the development of the west coast version of Abstract Expressionism. He was a founder of the Metart Gallery, which opened in 1949.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2000 by Zena Jefferson, widow of Jack Jefferson.
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.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
Box inventory available at the Archives of American Art's Washington, D.C. office.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Abstract expressionism | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- California -- San Francisco | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Metart Gallery | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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