Archives of American Art

George Schriever papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.schrigeor
Creators:
Schriever, George
Dates:
1973-1984
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Primarily research material compiled by Schriever for his work on art of the American West, Southwest and by American Indians. Included are papers relating to his efforts to publish writings and purchase work by Emil Bisttram.
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to Bisttram include: correspondence with Mayrion Bisttram; notes; typescript of Bisttram's "The Creative Process in the New Age" annotated by Schriever; lists of paintings to be reproduced; a clipping on Bisttram, 1984; a catalog for a Bisttram exhibition at the George Nix Gallery, Colorado Springs, Colo., 1973; and a color snapshot of a work by Bisttram.
Scope and Contents
ADDITION: Files of research material, primarily photocopies, on exhibitions and artists, containing clippings, catalogs, and some correspondence.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Collector, curator; New York, N.Y. and Denver, Colo. Curator for the Anshutz Corporation art collection.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1985 and 1990 by George Schriever.

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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Bisttram, Emil, 1895-1976 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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