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Archives of American Art
Alice Graeme Korff papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.korfalic
- Creators:
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Korff, Alice Graeme, 1904-1975
- Dates:
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[ca.1938]-1941
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.3 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two letters of introduction from Forbes Watson; 2 letters from Alfred Stieglitz relating to Korff's review of an exhibition by Georgia O'Keeffe, 1938; a scrapbook of her articles and reviews; and reference catalogs and clippings filed under the letter "A."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art critic; Washington, D.C. Wrote for The Washington Post under the byline Alice Graeme. Korff also was an administrator for the New Deal's short-lived Public Works of Art Project headed by Forbes Watson.
Administration
Reproduction Note
Alfred Stieglitz letters are photocopies.
Existence and Location of Originals
Alfred Stieglitz letters: Originals retained by the donor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1992 by Mrs. William H. Boardman, Jr., daughter of Alice Graeme Korff.
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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| Washington post | Title | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art criticism -- Washington (D.C.) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Women art critics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art critics -- Washington (D.C.) | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| O'Keeffe, Georgia, 1887-1986 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Stieglitz, Alfred, 1864-1946 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Watson, Forbes, 1880-1960 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
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