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Archives of American Art
Meyer Matzkin papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.matzmeye
- Creators:
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Matzkin, Meyer, 1880-1976
- Dates:
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1919-1971
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet(on 2 partial microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A 2-page biographical sketch of Matzkin, 25 photographs of his paintings, ca. 1919-1968, 7 photographs of Matzkin, 2 clippings, and xerox copies of 2 letters. One of the letters, November 20, l965, is from Richard (Cardinal) Cushing thanking him for a reproduction of "Moses at Mt. Sinai," and the other is letter of appreciation, July 24, l956, from a client, Mel Linton.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Self-taught mural and portrait painter and sculptor, Boston, Mass. Born in Russia.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 833 & 865 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Lillian Matzkin Zimbler, Matzkin's daughter.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Muralists -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Portrait painters -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculptors -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Cushing, Richard, 1895- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Linton, Mel | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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