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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Myrna Shiras Papers, 1954-1976, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.shirmyrn
- Creators:
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Shiras, Myrna, 1936-
- Dates:
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1954-1976
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.7 Linear feet
- Repository:
The papers of mixed-media artist Myrna Shiras measure 0.7 linear feet and date from 1954 to 1976. Found are artworks including pencil studies for works, biographical material, personal and professional correspondence, photographs, and printed material. Also found is a transcript of an interview with Shiras conducted by Merrilyn Duzy.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of mixed-media artist Myrna Shiras measure 0.7 linear feet and date from 1954 to 1976. Found are artworks including pencil studies for works, biographical material, personal and professional correspondence, photographs, and printed material. Also found is a transcript of an interview with Shiras conducted by Merrilyn Duzy.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Myrna Shiras (1934-2019) was a mixed-media artist active in California. She was active in feminist organizations and in the promotion of women artists.
Administration
Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1976 by Myrna Shiras.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2023 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Preferred Citation
Mryna Shiras papers, 1954-1976. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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| Women artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Interviews | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Mixed-media artists -- California | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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