Joseph H. Hirshhorn Papers
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Loan and Exhibition Records
These records consist of insurance records, art condition reports, facility condition reports, shipping documents and invoices, and photographs, as well as pamphlets and catalogs.
Subject Files
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Abram Lerner, Director, 1967-1984, and James Demetrion, Director, 1984-2001, documenting a variety of topics such as planning and policy; the original Joseph H. Hirshhorn gifts and bequest as well as bequests and gifts from others; development; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) departments …
Photographs
- Level:
- series
- Dates:
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1912-1978
- Size:
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1.05 Linear feet (Boxes 5-7)
(boxes 5-7; 1.05 linear ft.)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gurrlena
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Ben Benn Correspondence
- Level:
- subseries
- Dates:
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1915-1993, undated
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bennben
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Curatorial Records
These records consist of professional correspondence and administrative and research files of a number of curators from the Department of Painting and Sculpture. Included are correspondence and memoranda with HMSG staff, artists, galleries, and other museums; loan agreements, checklists, scripts, and installation plans for HMSG exhibitions; biographical information on, and …
Joseph Ternbach papers
The papers of sculpture conservator and restorer Joseph Ternbach measure 1.0 linear feet and date from 1915-1985. The papers include biographical material, correspondence, financial records, and printed material.
Correspondence
- Level:
- series
- Dates:
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1921-1979, undated
- Size:
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3.1 Linear feet (Boxes 1-4)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gurrlena
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Catherine Viviano Gallery records
bulk 1949-1978
The records of the Catherine Viviano Gallery measure 11.6 linear feet and date from 1930-1990, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1949-1978. Established in New York City in 1949, the gallery specialized in contemporary painting and sculpture primarily by American and European artists. The collection consists of artists' files; correspondence with artists, collectors, dealers, museum directors, curators, and publishers; business records; printed material; and photographs of artwork and artists. Also included are records relating to Catherine Viviano's activities as a private dealer and consultant after she closed the gallery in 1970.
Correspondence
- Level:
- series
- Dates:
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1926-1997
- Size:
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8.75 Linear feet (Boxes 1-9, 22)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.groschai
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
