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Archives of American Art
Bendor Mark papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.markbend
- Creators:
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Mark, Bendor, 1912-1995
- Dates:
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1930-1984
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet(partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence; writings; sketches; photographs; and clippings.
Scope and Contents
REEL 141: Papers, ca. 1930-1971, relating to Mark's work with the WPA-FAP, New York, including correspondence with Francis V. O'Connor, National Collection of Fine Arts; essays and notes from the late 1930's, including a recollection of other project artists; sketches and photographs of paintings from that period; and a review of the Artists' Union exhibit, A.C.A. gallery, from ART FRONT, Feb. 1936.
Scope and Contents
UNMICROFILMED: Papers, ca. 1940-1981, including: writings by Mark about influences on his art work; two essays by Mark, "A masterwork and the creative process" and "'Guernica' and 'Death to the Invader' - a personal view"; photographs of works of art; and clippings.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter; New York, N.Y. and La Jolla, Calif. Also known as Bernard Marcus.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 141 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1973-1982 by Bendor Mark (Bernard Marcus).
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
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Painting, American | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters -- California -- La Jolla | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| O'Connor, Francis V. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Federal Art Project (N.Y.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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