Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Pyramid Group Scrapbook, 1947-1954, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.pyragrou
Creators:
Pyramid Group
Dates:
1947-1954
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Volume
Repository:
The Pyramid Group scrapbook consists of one volume that dates from 1947 to 1954. The scrapbook contains brief biographical notes and photographs of works of art by Pyramid Group members, exhibition reviews, catalogs and announcements.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Pyramid Group scrapbook consists of one volume that dates from 1947 to 1954. The scrapbook contains brief biographical notes and photographs of works of art by Pyramid Group members, exhibition reviews, catalogs and announcements.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
  • Series 1: Pyramid Group Scrapbook, 1947-1954 (Volume 1)

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Pyramid Group was a New York City-based artists organization founded in 1947 by Lois Dodd for the purpose of providing exhibition opportunities for young artists.

Administration

Author
Rihoko Ueno
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Pyramid Group scrapbook had been kept by Pyramid Group member Cicely Aikman. Aikman turned it over to Lois Dodd for donation to the Archives of American Art in 1995.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Rihoko Ueno in 2023.

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.
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
Pyramid Group Scrapbook, 1947-1954. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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