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Dows, Olin, 1904-1981
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1938-1949
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0.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dowsolin
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
This small collection of letters to and from painter and arts administrator Olin Dows measures 0.2 linear feet and dates from 1938 to 1949. The letters primarily document his work as director of the Treasury Relief Art Project, as an admistrator for the American Federation of Arts, and his work as a war artist. Much of the correspondence is with arts administrators Edward Bruce and Forbes Watson.
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Simon, Sidney, 1917-1997
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circa 1917-2002
bulk 1940-1997
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8 Linear feet
2.21 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.simosidn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor, painter, and educator Sidney Simon measure 8.0 linear feet and 2.21 GB and date from circa 1917-2002, with the bulk of the papers dating from 1940-1997. The collection documents Simon's career through biographical material, correspondence, writings and notes, subject files, sketches, sketchbooks, printed and digital material, and photographs.
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Siporin, Mitchell, 1910-1976
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1913-1990
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5.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sipomitc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical information, correspondence, photographs, writings, research and subject files, works of art, motion picture film, interview transcripts, financial material, printed material and miscellany relating to Mitchell Siporin.
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Henry Varnum Poor papers
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Poor, Henry Varnum, 1887-1970
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1873-2001
bulk 1904-1970
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12.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.poorhenr
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Henry Varnum Poor measure 12.9 linear feet and date from 1873-2001, with the bulk from the period 1904-1970. Correspondence, writings, artwork, printed material and photographs document Poor's work as a painter, muralist, ceramic artist and potter, architect, designer, writer, war artist, educator and a co-founder of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Also found is extensive information about the design and construction of Crow House, his home in New City, New York, commissions for other architectural projects, and his personal life.
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Greenwood, Marion, 1909-1970
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1883, circa 1933-circa 1960
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0.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.greemari
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and muralist Marion Greenwood (1909-1970) measure 0.5 linear feet and date from circa 1933 to circa 1960. The collection is comprised of biographical materials, printed materials, photographs and negatives.
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Biddle, George, 1885-1973
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1943-1945
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2 Items ((4 p. on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.biddgeol
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
To his cousin Constance, 1943 Feb. 7, Biddle writes about being named chairman of the War Department's Art Advisory Board which entailed selecting and sending artists (including himself) to North Africa and Italy to create a pictorial war record. "...not factual reportage," he adds, "but the emotional impact of the war on an artist...I am very inte...
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American Artists' Committee of One Hundred
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1916-1923
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1 Microfilm reel (circa 300 items on 1 microfilm reel)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ameracoh
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The microfilmed American Artists' Committee of One Hundred records contain letters from chairman William Anderson Coffin regarding membership, other artists, some personal matters, and the Allied Bazaar of 1916. Among the correspondents are Leon Bonnat and Edmond Thoumy Paris.
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Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm
Biegel, Paul E.
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1942-1952.
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20 Items (3 folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0546
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Twenty posters designed by Schlaikjer during World War II and after.
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American Artists Group
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[ca. 1942]
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10 Prints
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerartx
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
10 Christmas cards made by artist-servicemen in World War II, published by the American Artists Group, ca. 1942. Artists include: Torcum K. Bedayan, Fred J. Brauer, Robert Burns, Edward A. Chavez, Walter de Wolfe, C.L. Hartman, Jr., Joseph W. McDermott, Archie McLean (2), and Bob Majors.
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Pippin, Horace, 1888-1946
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1939-1946
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1 microfilm reel (25 items on partial microfilm reel)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.pipphopm
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
This microfilm collection consists of printed material related to the artistic career of African American painter Horace Pippin. Materials include newspaper clippings, exhibition announcements, and exhibition catalogs.