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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Archibald Motley Papers, 1925-1977, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.motlarch
- Creators:
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Motley, Archibald John, 1891-1981
- Dates:
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1925-1977
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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71 Items
- Repository:
The papers of African American painter Archibald Motley consist of 71 items and date from 1925-1977. Found are photocopies of biographical material, correspondence, clippings and exhibition catalogs. Also found are three photographs of Motley's paintings.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of African American painter Archibald Motley consist of 71 items and date from 1925-1977. Found are photocopies of biographical material, correspondence, clippings and exhibition catalogs. Also found are three photographs of Motley's paintings.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
- Series 1: Archibald Motley papers, 1925-1977 (Folder 1; 71 Items)
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Archibald Motley, Jr. (1891-1981) was an African American painter known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and his depictions of Black life.
Administration
Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Henry Luce Foundation.
Existence and Location of Copies
The collection is photocopies. The collection is also available on 35mm microfilm reel 3161.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1978 by Archie Motley, son of Archibald Motley, Jr.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and a finding aid created by Jayna Josefson in 2021.
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.
Preferred Citation
Archibald Motley Papers, 1925-1977. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| African American artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters -- Illinois -- Chicago | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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