Ellen Hulda Johnson papers
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Johnson, Ellen H.
- Dates:
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1872-2018
bulk 1921-1992
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61.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.johnelle
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, art critic, author, librarian and educator Ellen Hulda Johnson measure 61.5 linear feet and date from 1872-2018, with the bulk of the material dating from 1921-1992. The papers include biographical materials; personal and family files; personal, professional, and business correspondence; extensive research and writing files; teaching files; subject files; professional and curatorial files; and artists' files. Johnson's papers reflect the full range of her career, interests, and close relationships with many artists. There is a 0.2 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2021 that includes letters to Ellen Johnson from others, letters from Johnson to Carl Gerber, and a sketch by Johnson. Materials date from circa 1956-1991.
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Powell, Richard J., 1953-
- Dates:
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1971-1992
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1 Linear foot
- Collection ID:
- AAA.powerich
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Richard J. Powell papers date from 1971 through 1992 and mostly concern Powell's research and writings on painter William H. Johnson. Found is correspondence with curators, scholors, arts administrators, and U.S., Danish, and Scandinavian museums and associations. The papers also include two of Powell's illustrated research and travel journals from 1984 and 1985, printed materials concerning the exhibition Powell curated in 1991 at the National Museum of American Art Homecoming: William H. Johnson and Afro-America, 1938-1946, research files that contain photocopies of original Johnson archival documents from various research repositories, and photographs (copy prints) of Johnson and his artwork.
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Landon, Edward, 1911-1984
Brown, Robert F.
- Dates:
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1975 Apr. 17-May 28
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39 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.landon75
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Edward Landon conducted 1975 Apr. 17-May 28, by Robert Brown, for the Archives of American Art.
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Fenster, Fred, 1934-
Yager, Jan, 1951-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2004 August 9-10
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119 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fenste04
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Fred Fenster conducted 2004 August 9-10, by Jan Yager, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
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Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953
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1906-1953
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3 Linear feet ((on 4 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.oaklthor
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, artist files and subject files relate to Oakley's activities as an artist and illustrator, and his involvement with numerous art organizations, including the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Philadelphia Water Color Club, the Artists' War Relief Committee of Philadelphia, and the Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts. Artist files on Cecil...
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1980-2006
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10.56 cu. ft. (24 blueprint storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-061
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of drawings documenting the design of exhibitions at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Exhibitions documented in this accession include "Huguenot Legacy: English Silver, 1680-1760;" "Avant-Garde Letterhead;" "Lace;" "What Could Have Been: Unbuilt Architecture of the 80s;" "Solos: Smartwrap;" "Faberge: Jeweler ...
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Gargano, Amil
Ally & Gargano, Inc.
Ally, Carl
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1962-1987
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14.6 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0938
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
In 1962, Carl Ally, a rising star in the advertising business, established his own firm, Carl Ally, Inc., with colleague Amil Gargano as art director. In 1976 they changed the business name to Ally and Gargano, Inc. Known for its aggressive advertising style, Ally and Gargano represented approximately ninety clients, fifty-two of which are represented here, including Hertz, Federal Express, and IBM.
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Renwick Gallery
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1957, 1961-1989, 1997-2003
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25 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-128
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the Renwick Gallery during the tenures of Lloyd E. Herman, Director, 1971-1986; Michael W. Monroe, Curator-in-Charge, 1986-1995; and Kenneth R. Trapp, Curator-in-Charge, 1995-2003. Topics covered include art organizations; craft fairs and craft schools; correspondence with m...
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Ebendorf, Robert, 1938-
Rosolowski, Tacey A.
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2004 April 16-18
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96 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ebendo04
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Robert Ebendorf conducted 2004 April 16-18, by Tacey Rosolowski, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, in Greenville, N.C.
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Myers, Joel Philip, 1934-
Klein, Daniel, 1938-2009
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2007 May 1
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6 Items (Sound recording: 6 sound files (4 hr., 15 min.), digital, wav)
63 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.myers07
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Joel Philip Myers conducted 2007 May 1, by Daniel Klein, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, in the artist's home, in Marietta, Pennsylvania.
