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Archives of American Art
Nancy Sussman Ranson papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ransnanc
- Creators:
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Ranson, Nancy Sussman, 1905-1993
- Dates:
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1925-1971
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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.
Keywords
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