Archives of American Art

Ad Reinhardt postcards to Katherine Scrivener

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.reinadpc
Creators:
Scrivener, Katherine
Reinhardt, Ad, 1913-1967
Dates:
1951 Apr. 16
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
3 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Three postcards from Reinhardt to Katherine Scrivener of words Reinhardt chooses to describe art and words he does not like to use in describing art.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Scrivener was an acquaintance of New York painter Ad Reinhardt. They met while attending Columbia University.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel N69/23 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1969 by Katherine Scrivener.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painting, American -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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