John S. Monagan papers relating to Naum Gabo

Summary

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

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

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

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Keywords

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Keyword Terms	Keyword Types
Artists' studios -- Connecticut -- Middlebury -- Photographs	Topic	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Sculptors -- Connecticut -- Middlebury -- Photographs	Topic	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- United States -- Photographs	Topic	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Sculptors -- Connecticut -- Middlebury	Occupation	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid
Gabo, Naum, 1890-1977	Personal Name	Search Smithsonian Collections	Search ArchiveGrid

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