Archives of American Art

Anna and Peter Neagoe papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.neaganna
Creators:
Neagoe, Anna, d. 1986
Neagoe, Peter
Dates:
1911-1980
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Linear foot
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Anna Neagoe's correspondence with Goff Le Serge, John Mayfield, Peter Neagoe, Lachlin Peck, Syracuse University, and others; correspondence, notes, and architectural plans concerning WPA murals painted by Anna Neagoe for the Lanchaster, New York, High School, 1935-1936; writings by Peter Neagoe and his diary; typescripts of 9 poems and 49 published and unpublished short stories by Anna Neagoe; and 250 photographs of Anna Neagoe, her family, friends, and works of art.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter; New York City. Her husband, Peter Neagoe, was a writer whose publications included WINNING A WIFE, THERE IS MY HEART and WHAT IS SURREALISM.

Administration

Reproduction Note
Peter Neagoe's diary is a photocopy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1980 by Anna Neagoe.

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.

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