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Archives of American Art
Clyde Singer papers relating to Emerson C. Burkhardt
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.singclyd
- Creators:
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Singer, Clyde, 1908-
- Dates:
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1947-1969
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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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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