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Davis, Stuart, 1892-1964
Phillips, Harlan B. (Harlan Buddington), 1920-
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1962 May 18-July 19
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204 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.davis62
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview of Stuart Davis conducted 1962 May 18-June 19 by Harlan Phillips, for the Archives of American Art and Brandeis University.
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Davis, Stuart, 1892-1964
Taylor, Francis Henry, 1903-1957
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1940
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11 Items ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.davistuc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Letter, May 19, 1940, from Davis to Francis Henry Taylor, Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Davis writes that the "rejection of my work by the acquisitions committee of your museum, followed by Mr. Wehle's explanation of the reason for that rejection, was merely indicative of the fact that work in the style of mine is not usual here." He ...
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Davis, Stuart, 1892-1964
- Dates:
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1934-1940
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0.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.davistua
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Stuart Davis measure 0.8 linear feet and date from 1934 to 1940. The collection is comprised of correspondence that includes letters from Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Arnold Blanch, Rockwell Kent, and others regarding Pablo Picasso's statement against the fascist dictatorship in Spain, as well as a letter from Davis to Picasso inviting him to speak at the 2nd Annual American Artists' Congress meeting. Also found are files from Davis's position as editor of Art Front magazine; membership files documenting Davis's activities with the American Artists' Congress, Fine Arts Federation of New York, the New York World's Fair Artists Committee, and other organizations; printed materials; a project file for the Federal Art Project; and editorials. Additional items include an article manuscript and a draft of a letter to Ben Shahn suggesting that Downtown Gallery artists provide funding to Edith Halpert in order to open another gallery.
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Modern Artist Speaks (1948 : Museum of Modern Art, New York, N.Y.)
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1948 May 5
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4 Items
- Collection ID:
- AAA.modearti
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Typescripts of speeches by Paul Burlin, Stuart Davis, Adolph Gottlieb, George L. K. Morris, and James Johnson Sweeney, delivered at a forum, "The Modern Artist Speaks," held at the Museum of Modern Art on May 5, 1948. In addition to a typescript of all five speeches, preliminary drafts with handwritten corrections are included of Burlin, Davis and ...
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International Association of Art Critics
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1959 May 21-22
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2 sound tapes (Sound recording, 7 in.)
0.2 Linear feet (Transcripts: 27 and 29 p)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.inteasso
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Panel discussions "American Painting and Sculpture" and "American Contemporary Architecture" sponsored by the International Association of Art Critics at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Panel members are Aleksa Celebonovic, Stuart Davis, Lloyd Goodrich, Adolph Gottlieb, Jacques Guiton, Philip Cortelyou Johnson, William Henry Jordy,...
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Carlton, Margaret Gillies, 1903-1998
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circa 1962-1995
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1.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.carlmarg
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Business files, letters, photographs and printed material relating to the the 1913 Armory Show, 50th Anniversary exhibition sponsored by the Henry Street Settlement, of which Margaret Carlton was co-chair. Business files relate to committees, contributions, publicity, and guests. Photographs are of the event and many come from the album "Armory Sho...
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Quirt, Walter, 1902-
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1928-1976
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3 Reels (ca. 1300 items (on 3 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.quirwalt
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Ca. 600 letters from Romare Bearden, Stuart Davis, Eduard Franz, Abraham Rattner, Evelyn Scholl, William Steig, Robert Coates, Duncan Phillips and others; ca. 300 photographs of family, friends, and works of art; a sketchbook; notes and theoretical writings on art; catalogs; biographical information; clippings and other printed material.
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Barber, John, 1893-1965
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1911-1975
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3 Microfilm reels (1,000 items on 3 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.barbjohn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The microfilmed John Barber papers contain correspondence; sketches and 46 sketchbooks; a Jules Pascin sketchbook (1922); photogrpahs of Barber, Pascin, and Helen and John Sloan; personal documents; exhibition catalogs; and clippings. Among the correspondents are George Biddle, Stuart Davis, Maurice Becker, Morris Blackburn, Frederic Taubes, Robert...
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Benson, Emanuel, 1904-1971
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1924-1967
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0.8 Linear feet ((on 2 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.benseman
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Material relating to the Federal Art Project; and correspondence.
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Broner, Robert, 1922-
Barrie, Dennis
- Dates:
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1974 May 3-8
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48 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.broner74
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Robert Broner conducted 1974 May 3-8, by Dennis Barrie, for the Archives of American Art. Broner speaks of growing up in Detroit; his early interest in art due to his brother's influence; attending Cass Technical High School and Wayne University; his U.S. Army service during World War II; getting his Masters' at UCLA; teaching and l...