R. Kirk Askew papers
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Askew, R. Kirk (Ralph Kirk), 1903-1974
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1942-1958
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0.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.asker
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art dealer R. Kirk Askew, director of the New York branch of the Durlacher Bros. art firm, measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1942 to 1958. The collection includes correspondence with artists Cady Wells, Walter Stuempfig, Walter Quirt, Edward Melcarth, Kurt Seligmann, Leonid Berman, Hyman Bloom, Peter Blume, Carlyle Brown, James W. Fosburgh, Stephen Greene, and Walter Stein.
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Berger, David, 1920-1966
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circa 1939-1986
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3.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bergdavi
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Massachusetts painter, sculptor, and educator David Berger measure 3.8 linear feet and date from circa 1939 to 1986. His career as an artist and professor are documented through biographical material, personal business records, scattered correspondence, gallery files, exhibition catalogs, news clippings, and other printed material, as well as nine sketchbooks and photographs depicting Berger, his family, and artwork.
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Beyers, Bernice West, 1906-1987
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1912-1987
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1.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.beyebern
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor Bernice West Beyers measure 1.7 linear feet and date from 1912-1987. Found within the papers are biographical material; letters that discuss sculpture commissions and exhibitions; scattered business and financial records; notes and writings; a sketchbook; printed material, including 3 scrapbooks of clippings; and photographs of Beyers and photograph albums of her art work.
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Baziotes, William, 1912-1963
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circa 1900-1992
bulk 1935-1980
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6.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.baziwill
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York City abstract expressionist painter William Baziotes and his wife Ethel measure 6.3 linear feet and date from circa 1900-1992, bulk 1935-1980. The collection includes William Baziotes biographical material, correspondence, writings, printed material, and photographs. The papers of Ethel Baziotes consists of correspondence mostly dated after her husband's death regarding exhibitions of his work, along with limited biographical material and writings.
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Becker, Maurice, 1889-1975
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circa 1910-1970
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2.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.beckmaur
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and political cartoonist Maurice Becker measure 2.3 linear feet and date from circa 1910 to 1970. Found within the papers are biographical material; personal and professional correspondence; writings; printed material, including radical labor and political periodicals; artwork; and photographs of Becker, his family and friends, and his artwork.
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Bacon, Henry, 1839-1912
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1849-1931
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1.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bacohenr
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and writer Henry Bacon date from 1849-1931 and measure 1.9 linear feet. The collection documents Bacon's career and travels through France and Egypt. Included are biographical materials, correspondence, writings by Bacon and others, scattered business records, printed material, scrapbooks, photographs, eight sketchbooks and additional sketches.
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Benn, Ben, 1884-
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1905-1993
- Size:
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6.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bennben
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Archives of American Art
The papers of modernist painter Ben Benn measure 6.3 linear feet and date from 1906 through 1977, with the bulk of the papers dating from circa 1920 - circa 1970. The collection includes correspondence between Benn and his wife Velida Benn and letters from Oscar Bluemner, Max Weber, Joseph Stella, and other artists. Also found are sketches, sketchbooks, diaries, scrapbooks, personal business records, clippings, photographs, exhibition catalogs, art journals, and auction catalogs. Some of the printed material is quite rare.
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Abbot, Agnes Anne, 1897-1992
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1921-1976
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0.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.abboagne
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Agnes Anne Abbot measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1921 to 1976. The collection consists of biographical information, correspondence, writings and notes, personal business records, printed material, photographs of works of art, and artwork.
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Abercrombie, Gertrude, 1909-1977
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circa 1880-1986
bulk 1935-1977
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5.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.abergert
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Archives of American Art
The papers of surrealist artist Gertrude Abercrombie date from circa 1880-1986, with the bulk of the material dated 1935-1977, and measure 5.9 linear feet. Found within are biographical material; correspondence (mostly incoming letters) with friends, museums, and galleries; files for artists that interested her; writings and notes, including five journal-type notebooks; scattered personal business records; two sketchbooks by Abercrombie and additional sketches and drawings, some by others; printed material, audio recordings, one scrapbook, photographs, and estate records.
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Black, Harding, 1912-
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1934-1979
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0.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.blachard
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Archives of American Art
The papers of ceramicist Harding Black measure 0.4 linear feet and date from 1934 to 1979. The scattered papers include a transcript of an oral history, correspondence, financial notes and records, printed materials, and photographs.