Archives of American Art

Clyde Singer papers relating to Emerson C. Burkhardt

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.singclyd
Creators:
Singer, Clyde, 1908-
Dates:
1947-1969
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
106 letters from Emerson Burkhardt to Singer in which Burkhardt discusses his views on modern art, Americans' attitudes toward the fine arts, New York art galleries and critics, the social system in America, and his painting in general. In addition there are several letters to Singer from John Barsotti, an artist and friend of Burkhardt, Roger Banham, author of a manuscript for Burkhardt's biography, and Cecile Perkins, friend of Burkhardt, and 2 clippings about Burkhardt.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter and assistant director of Butler Institute of American Art; Youngstown, Ohio. Emerson Burkhardt is an Ohio painter and teacher, and a friend of Singer.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 866 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1974 by Clyde Singer.

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.

More Information

Other Title

Other Title
Emerson Burkhart papers (microfilm title)


Keywords

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Painters -- Ohio Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Arts administrators -- Ohio -- Youngstown Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Burkhardt, Emerson C., 1905- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Perkins, Cecile Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Banham, Roger Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Barsotti, John J. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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