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Archives of American Art
Jan Yoors papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.yoorjan
- Creators:
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Yoors, Jan
- Dates:
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1956-1978
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.8 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Copies of letters; photographs of Yoors; catalogs, announcements, and other printed material; film production manual and book, "Only One New York" (Simon & Schuster, 1965) containing photographs by Yoors; manuscripts of Yoors's books, "Gypsies of Spain," "The Gypsies," and "Crossing"; color slides of Yoors's work; contact sheets; drawings on index cards; and Christmas cards.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Jan Yoors (1922-1977) was a weaver, tapestry designer, photographer, painter, sculptor, filmmaker, and writer in New York, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated November 11, 1978 by Marianne Yoors, Jan Yoor's widow.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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Art, American -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Weavers | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Textile designers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Weavers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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