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Driskell, David C.
Mills, Cynthia, 1947-2014
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2009 March 18-April 7
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73 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.driske09
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of David C. Driskell conducted 2009 March 18-April 7, by Cynthia Mills, for the Archives of American Art, at Driskell's home, in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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Cortor, Eldzier, 1916-
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circa 1930s-2015
bulk 1972-2015
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3.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.corteldz
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and printmaker Eldzier Cortor measure 3.1 linear feet and date from circa 1930s to 2015, with the bulk of the papers dating from 1972 to 2015. The papers contain biographical material, correspondence, professional files, exhibition and gallery files, writings, printed material, artwork, and photographs.
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Ashton, Dore
- Dates:
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circa 1928-2014
1849
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35.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ashtdore
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Dore Ashton measure 35.6 linear feet and date from circa 1928-2014, with one letter in the Joseph Cornell subject file dating from 1849. The records document Dore Ashton's career as an art critic, historian and educator, with particular depth for the period of 1952 through 1990. The collection contains a small amount of biographical material, as well as correspondence, writings, subject files, printed materials, artwork, and reference photographs of artworks. An addition to the Dore Ashton papers includes biographical material, correspondence, writings, writing project and subject files, teaching files, printed material, artwork and sketchbooks, and photographic material.
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Gilliam, Sam, 1933-
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1957-1989
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7.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gillsam
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of contemporary Color Field painter and educator Sam Gilliam measure 7.9 linear feet and date from 1957 to 1989. The papers include biographical material, correspondence, writings, business records, printed material, subject files, a scrapbook, artwork, and photographic material that document Gilliam's life from his time as a student through his teaching, professorial, and artistic career. The collection highlights Gilliam's close involvement with the art institutions, racial politics, and artistic innovation taking place in 1960s through 1980s America, specifically in Washington D.C.
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Barnett-Aden Gallery
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1954-1989
bulk 1961-1977
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0.5 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAAHC.A2014.63.32
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Historical Records of the Barnett-Aden Gallery showcases one of the first galleries owned and operated by African Americans. The work of the Gallery was invaluable as they opened the exhibition space to established and unknown artists regardless of race or gender.
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Smithsonian Productions
- Dates:
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1984-2001 and undated
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-150
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of footage taken by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor units, Smithsonian Press/Smithsonian Productions and Office of Telecommunications, of various events in the careers of Secretary Sidney Dillon Ripley, 1964-1984; Secretary Robert McCormick Adams, 1984-1994; Secretary Ira Michael Heyman, 1994-2000; and Secre...
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Anacostia Community Museum
- Dates:
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1999
- Size:
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0.9 Linear feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-011
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition exploring and examining religious imagery in African American art curated by Deborah Willis. The show was organized by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture and held at the Anacostia Gallery February 14, 1999 through June 15, 1999. This exhibit featured over 60 artists including David C. Driskell, Leslie King-Hammond, Radcliffe Bailey, Chester Higgins, Jr., and Valerie Maynard.
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Douglas, Aaron
- Dates:
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1921-1973
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4 Microfilm reels
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dougaaro
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
This microfilm collection of the papers of African American painter, muralist, and illustrator Aaron Douglas primarily concern Douglas' years at Fisk University, the development of the art department, and the management of the Stieglitz art collection. The collection consists of biographical material; correspondence; artwork including prints, drawi...
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Powell, Richard J., 1953-
- Dates:
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1971-1992
- Size:
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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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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Under Secretary for Science
- Dates:
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1996-2001
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-148
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Neil Kotler, Program Specialist, documenting special projects and events Kotler coordinated for J. Dennis O'Connor, the Under Secretary for Science, with earlier records dating back to when O'Connor was Provost for the Smithsonian. The materials primarily consist of correspondence, memoranda, and ...