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Archives of American Art
Smith (Paul J.) papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.smitpaul2
- Creators:
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Smith, Paul J.
- Dates:
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1940-2020
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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66.5 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Paul J. Smith papers meaure 66.5 linear feet and date from circa 1940-2020. Included is biographical material, résumés, autobiographic "reflections" and awards; draft writings; correspondence; research material compiled in preparation for interviews with craft artists; audio recordings and interview transcripts; files concerning artists, organizations, projects, research, and exhibitions; photographs, negatives, contact sheets, and slides of events, artists, Paul J. Smith, and others; clippings and other printed materials; and miscellaneous.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Paul J. Smith (1931-2020) was an arts administrator and curator in New York, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
A small portion of the papers were donated between 2004-2012 by Paul J. Smith, as part of the Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America. The majority of the papers were donated by Kathleen Mangan, estate representative, in 2022.
Using the Collection
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. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Terms of Use
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Curators -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Arts administrators -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Peterson, Susan, 1925-2009 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Mason, John, 1927-2019 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Parrott, Alice Kagawa, 1929-2009 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sauer, Jane, 1937- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Lindquist, Mark, 1949- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Herman, Lloyd E. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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