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Archives of American Art
Irving G. Lehman papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lehmirvi
- Creators:
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Lehman, Irving G. (Irving George), 1900-1983
- Dates:
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1942-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Linear feet(906 items)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical information; exhibition catalogs, announcements and clippings; business receipts and letters; 142 photographs and 15 slides of Lehman and his works from 1920-1970's; 5 sketchbooks; 1 album cover; 3 scrapbooks; 57 small sketches, watercolors, and prints; and a list of purchasers.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, designer, engraver, teacher, sculptor; born in Russia. Studied at City University Art School, New York, and National Academy of Design. Taught at Vanderpoel College and was a WPA artist.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1980 by Irving G. Lehman.
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.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Irving G. Lehman papers also at Syracuse University.
Keywords
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| Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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| Educators | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Engravers | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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