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Archives of American Art
Ann F. Oppenhimer slides
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.oppeann
- Creators:
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Oppenhimer, Ann Frederick
- Dates:
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[ca. 1976-1984]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet(195 items)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
194 slides of the Reverend Howard Finster and his paintings, sculpture, and his garden environment taken by Oppenhimer and others. Included are a copy of Finster's slide set for his lecture on his art and slides of Finster exhibitions: "Sermons in Paint," at the University of Richmond, 1984; "Horse of a Different Drummer," at the Carriage House Gallery, Richmond Arts and Humanities Center, 1982; and an exhibition at Wake Forest University, 1980.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The slides have been kept in their original storage units that separate Reverend Finster's slides from those taken by Oppenhimer.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Collector; Richmond, Virginia. Organized the "Sermons in Paint" exhibition and Finster Folk Art Festival at the University of Richmond in 1985.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1987 by Ann F. Oppenhimer.
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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Self-taught artists | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Finster, Howard, 1916-2001 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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