Archives of American Art

David Shapiro papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.shapdavi
Creators:
Shapiro, David, 1916-
Dates:
1942-1987
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Linear foot
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence, undated and 1950-1987, mainly concerning exhibitions and publications; writings, undated & 1974-1978; exhibition catalogs, including many for Society of American Graphic Artists exhibitions; clippings and articles about and by Shapiro; and photographs of works of art and one of Shapiro.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, printmaker; New York, N.Y. and Cavendish, Vt. Pres. of Society of American Graphic Artists, 1968-1970. Author of SOCIAL REALISM: ART AS A WEAPON (1973).

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1988 by David Shapiro.

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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