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Archives of American Art
George Schriever papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.schrigeor
- Creators:
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Schriever, George
- Dates:
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1973-1984
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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
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Bisttram, Emil, 1895-1976 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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