Archives of American Art

A Finding aid to the Marilyn Zeitlin Research Material, 1985-1991, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.zeitmari
Creators:
Zeitlin, Marilyn
Dates:
1985-1991
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:
The Marylin Zeitlin research material on artists dates from 1985 to 1991 and measures 0.2 linear feet. The material consists of interviews conducted by Marilyn Zeitlin of John Ahearn, his assistant Rigoberto Torres, his model Raymond Garcia, and his dealers Brooke and Carolyn Alexander; an interview of Miles Carpenter conducted by Chris Gregson; related printed material.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The research material of Marylin Zeitlin date from 1985 to 1991 and measure 0.2 linear feet. The material consists of interviews conducted by Marilyn Zeitlin of John Ahearn, his assistant Rigoberto Torres, his model Raymond Garcia, and his dealers Brooke and Carolyn Alexander; an interview of Miles Carpenter conducted by Chris Gregson; related printed material.
Sound recordings related to Ahearn reflect research done by Zeitlin in preparation for a catalog essay on Ahearn and Torres for an exhibition of their work at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston entitled "South Bronx Hall of Fame". Interviews focus on Ahearn and his interaction with the residents of the South Bronx, who are his models and principal audience. A catalog of the exhibition is included.
Carpenter discusses his early carvings, his dealer Jeffrey T. Camp and selling his carvings locally; the development of his work and his use of tree limbs, roots, fur, enamel paint and other materials; life size constructions and subjects such as monkeys, kangaroos, devils, and snakes; and his exhibitions and performances. Also included is a brochure from his exhibition, "The Wood Carver from Waverly" at the Anderson Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia which includes an essay by Zeitlin.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is arranged into one series.
  • Series 1: Marylin Zeitlin Research Materials, 1985-1991 (0.2 linear feet; Box 1)

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Marilyn Zeitlin is an arts administrator, curator, gallery director. Zeitlin has been the director of the Washington Project for the Arts, director of the Anderson Gallery in Richmond, Virginia, and curator of the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, Texas.

Administration

Author
Ricky Gomez
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1991 by Marilyn Zeitlin.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2022.

Using the Collection

Terms of Use
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Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Preferred Citation
Marylin Zeitlin research materials, 1985-1991. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

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Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Latino and Latin American artists Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Women museum curators Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Woodwork Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Camp, Jeffrey Thomas, 1944- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hall, Michael D., 1941- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Torres, Rigoberto Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ahearn, John, 1951- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Alexander, Brooke Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Alexander, Carolyn Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Carpenter, Miles B. (Miles Burkholder), 1889- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Garcia, Raymond Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Gregson, Chris Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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