Archives of American Art

Abe Lerner papers relating to the book MOSES SOYER

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.lernabe
Creators:
Lerner, Abe, 1908-
Dates:
1961-1970
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
90 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence among Lerner, Thomas Yoseloff, an officer of A. S. Barnes and Co., and others involved in the design and production of the book, MOSES SOYER pulished by Barnes in 1970. Included are typescripts of the book's front matter and Lerner's notes on its design, cost, and scheduling.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Book designer and photographer; New York, N.Y. He designed the layout and format of MOSES SOYER. Soyer is a contemporary artist who emigrated to America from Russia in 1913. His works reveal an interest in realism and sensitive expression of the human figure.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 64 (frames 519-621) available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1971 by Abe Lerner.

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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Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- History -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Soyer, Moses, 1899-1974 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Yoseloff, Thomas, 1913- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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