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Archives of American Art
Davidson Taylor papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.tayldavi
- Creators:
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Taylor, Davidson, 1907-1979
- Dates:
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1965-1966
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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5 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, 1965-1966, between Davidson, Chairman of the Program in the Arts, Columbia University, and Edwin Dickinson, following the award of the Brevoort-Eikemeyer Prize given by the University to Dickinson, 1965. Taylor comments on Dickinson's Whitney Museum show and commends his painting "Gonzales Studio." Dickinson acknowledges Taylor's comments and explains his technique for painting highlights in a subject's eyes. Also included is a press release announcing the award, October 15, 1965.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art administrator, Columbia University; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3480 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1971 by Davidson Taylor.
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.
Keywords
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Sculptors -- United States -- Interviews | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painting, American | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Arts administrators -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Dickinson, Edwin Walter, 1891-1978 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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