Archives of American Art

John S. Monagan papers relating to Naum Gabo

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.monajohn
Creators:
Monagan, John S.
Dates:
1969-1982
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Miriam Gabo and others regarding Naum Gabo, his sculpture, and exhibitions, 1966-1991; notes by Monagan from a meeting with the Gabos', March 19, 1971; newspaper clippings, (includes obituaries) 1968, 1977; and 33 photographs, all taken by Monagan, includes: 16 b&w photos of Naum, Miriam, and daughter Nina Gabo, Charles and Michael Monagan, and Gabo's sculpture, 1969; and 15 color photos of Gabo's residence, studio, and his works, 1975, 1982.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Monagan: an attorney, a member of Congress from Connecticut. He was a friend of sculptor Naum Gabo. Gabo was born in in Briansk, Russia in 1890 and died 1977.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1983 and 1994 by John S. Monagan.

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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Sculptors -- Connecticut -- Middlebury -- Photographs Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- United States -- Photographs Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculptors -- Connecticut -- Middlebury Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Artists' studios -- Connecticut Function Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Gabo, Naum, 1890-1977 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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