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Archives of American Art
William Harvey Pierson papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.pierwill
- Creators:
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Pierson, William H. (William Harvey), 1911-2008
- Dates:
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1935-1970
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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12 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A file of selective bibliographies, lectures, notes, and syllabi by art historians for courses at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, ca. 1935-1940; and one typed manuscript and four galley proofs for Pierson's book AMERICAN BUILDINGS AND THEIR ARCHITECTS, Vol. I (1970). Also included is a catalog card file used in the preparation of ARTS IN THE UNITED STATES: A PICTORIAL SURVEY, edited by Pierson, 1960. The ca. 6,000 cards contain descriptions and photographs relating to architecture, decorative arts, photography, graphic arts, Indian arts and artifacts, painting, sculpture, stage design, advertising, and cartoons.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art historian, educator, editor; Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1979-1981 by William H. Pierson, Jr.
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
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Architecture -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Arts -- United States -- History -- Sources | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Educators -- Massachusetts | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art historians -- Massachusetts -- Williamstown | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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