Archives of American Art

Nancy Sussman Ranson papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.ransnanc
Creators:
Ranson, Nancy Sussman, 1905-1993
Dates:
1925-1971
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.6 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence; biographical data; 2 sketchbooks; catalogs and exhibit announcements; photographs of Nancy Ranson; photographs and slides of Ranson's work; clippings and other printed material, including a volume of 54 original lithographic advertisements by members of the Artists Equity Association, IMPROVISATIONS, Vol. IV published by Artists Equity Fund, Inc., 1953; papers relating to the George Binet Gallery, the MacDowell Colony and the Brooklyn Society of Artists, later known as the American Society of Contemporary Artists.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, serigrapher; New York City.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1976 by Nancy Ranson.

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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