Archives of American Art

Jerry L. Thompson papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.thomjerr
Creators:
Thompson, Jerry L., 1945
Dates:
circa 1970-2016
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
5.8 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of photographer Jerry L. Thompson measure 5.8 linear feet and date from 1970-2016, Included are color transparencies (mostly 8 x 10 and 4 x 5), black and white and color photographs, negatives and digital images of works of art and of artists by Jerry L. Thompson. Also included is small amount of correspondence and printed material.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Jerry L. Thompson (1945- ) is a professional photographer in New York, New York who photographed works of art and artists for many museums, artists, galleries, and foundations. Thompson served as photographer in residence in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum from 1983-84 and was an instructor and assistant professor at Yale University from 1973-80.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2017- 2019 by Jerry L. Thompson.

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 born digital records with no duplicate copy requires advance notice.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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