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Archives of American Art
John C. Menihan papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.menijohn
- Creators:
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Menihan, John C.
- Dates:
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1912-1992
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Papers, ca. 1912-1992, including awards and citations; a videotape, "John Menihan"; a tape-recorded interview with Menihan conducted by Ron Netsky, 1984; a tape-recording, "John's Talk on Lithography and John's Banjo," compiled by Paul Swiatek, 1988; photographs of Menihan, his family, works of art, studios, and colleagues; printed material including exhibition catalogs, programs, and magazine and newspaper clippings; price lists and an incomplete inventory of works of art; programs and greeting cards designed by Menihan, including personal Christmas cards and cards made for family and friends; two scrapbooks, 1924-1940 and 1940-1969; announcements for the Print Club of Rochester (some designed by Menihan); preliminary sketches and studies; samples of wallpaper designed and printed by Menihan; architectural drawings by Menihan for his home at 208 Alpine Drive, Rochester, N.Y.; and miscellany.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Printmaker; Rochester, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2000 by Mary M. Barrette, Menihan'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. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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| Greeting cards | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Video recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Scrapbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Printmakers -- New York (State) -- Rochester | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Print Club of Rochester | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
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Washington, D.C. 20001
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