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Archives of American Art
John S. Monagan papers relating to Naum Gabo
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.monajohn
- Creators:
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Monagan, John S.
- Dates:
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1969-1982
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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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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