Archives of American Art

Gene Swenson papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.swengene
Creators:
Swenson, Gene, 1934-1969
Dates:
1950-1969
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2.8 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of art critic and curator Gene Swenson measure 2.8 linear feet and date from 1950-1969. Included are correspondence with art world and political figures Jim Dine and Harry Truman among others; loose writings and 24 diaries by Swenson, and 13 audio cassette tapes of interviews with artists.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Gene Swenson (1934-1969) was an art critic and curator in New York, N.Y.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated in 2018 by by Anne Wilson, Gene Swenson's companion.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of audio visual recordings with no duplicate copy requires advance notice.
Conditions Governing Access
Portions of the collection are temporarily closed to researchers due to conservation treatment. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Sound recordings Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Diaries Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Interviews Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art critics -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dine, Jim, 1935- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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