Archives of American Art

Smith (Paul J.) papers

Summary
Collection ID:
AAA.smitpaul2
Creators:
Smith, Paul J.
Dates:
1940-2020
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
70.5 Linear feet
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Paul J. Smith papers meaure 70.5 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 temporarily closed to researchers. Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Terms of Use
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Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
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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