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Archives of American Art
Ada Katz papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.katzada
- Creators:
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Katz, Ada, 1928-
- Dates:
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1974-1977
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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10 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Typescripts of eight interviews by Katz, 1974-75, which she edited into monologue form. Interviewed are artists who were active in the cooperative art galleries on New York City's Tenth street in the early and middle 1950's. Included are Ronald Bladen, Lois Dodd, Sally Hazelet Drummond, Al Held, Alex Katz, William King, Phillip Pearlstein, and George Sugarman. Also included are an introduction by Ada Katz, and 29 pages from her diary, 1976-1977.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Wife of painter Alex Katz.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm roll 2814 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1980 by Ada Katz.
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.
Keywords
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