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Archives of American Art
Kenneth Noland papers relating to David Smith
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.nolakenn
- Creators:
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Noland, Kenneth, 1924-2010
- Dates:
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[ca. 1952-1984]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, printed material, photographs and an audio cassette relating to the sculptor David Smith and his works.
Scope and Contents
Letters from and about Smith; Smith's funeral bill; 7 snapshots taken by Stanley Twardowicz at the Noland home in 1964 of Noland, Smith and Jules Olitski; negatives of unidentified people; photographs and negatives of work by Smith; and clippings. Also included is a recorded interview with Leon Pratt, Smith's assistant (interviewer unidentified), 1960s.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Kenneth Noland (1924-2010) was a painter, educator in South Salem, New York, and friend of David Smith.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1988 by Kenneth Noland.
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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Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Steel sculpture | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sound recordings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sculptors -- New York (State) -- Bolton Landing | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Olitski, Jules, 1922-2007 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smith, David, 1906-1965 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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