MS 1755 Material on Sitting Bull
Carter, John Galen, 1891-1941
Tarbell, Arthur W. (Arthur Wilson), 1872-
Vestal, Stanley, 1887-1957
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Contains "Surrender of Sitting Bull," Autograph document signed 47 pages; copy of "Surrender of Sitting Bull" with extensive notes by John G,. Carter, 1933, Typescript document 40 pages; Letter from Arthur W. Tarbell, editor of The National Magazine, Boston, to Allison, October 6, 1897, Typescript letter signed 1 page; note by Allison on the meaning of …
Frank G. Ashbrook Papers
These records include correspondence, statistics, journal articles, and newspaper clippings concerning the fur industry, fur farming, and fur resources; research investigations on domestically raised fur animals; laws and tariffs concerning textiles and fur trading; correspondence concerning the China dog-skin case, 1934-1942; correspondence regarding the history of the fur trade and the …
Robert Stanley papers
0.608 Gigabytes
The papers of painter, educator, and computer artist Robert Stanley measure 2.3 linear feet and 0.608 Gigabytes, and date from circa 1965-2001. The collection consists of correspondence largely professional in nature including born-digital material in the form of portfolio submissions and email folders prepared by Robert Stanley; writings in digital format in the form of a studio log describing the studio practice from 1978-2021; printed material including exhibition catalogues as well as a self-published catalogue raisonné also captured in digital format, as well as a selection of published writings; and an artwork series including mostly sketchbooks and loose sketches and drawings created throughout the span of Stanley's career.
Martin Birnbaum papers
bulk 1920-1967
The papers of New York art dealer, critic, and author Martin Birnbaum measure 3.2 linear feet and date from 1862-1967, with the bulk of the material dating from 1920-1967. The papers document Birnbaum's association with the firm of Scott & Fowles, the lives and activities of his friends and colleagues, and his literary work, through biographical material, correspondence, writings and notes, business records, printed material, a scrapbook, scattered artwork, and photographs of Birnbaum, friends and colleagues, and artwork.
Stanley and Elyse Grinstein papers
Grinstein, Elyse, 1929-2016
The papers of Stanley and Elyse Grinstein date from circa 1937-2020 and measure 15.5 linear feet. The collection documents the role the Grinsteins played in nurturing and promoting the Los Angeles art scene from circa 1960-2010s through personal friendships with area artists, through the co-founding of artist editions publishing business Gemini G.E.L., and in their art collecting activities. Records include biographical material, artist files including substantive letters and postcards from notable artists, musicians, writers and architects, a small amount of documentation relating to Gemini G.E.L. and Elyse Grinstein's architectural work, printed material, and a few photographs. There is a 14.2 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2022 that includes biographical material; files on artists; personal photographs and slides of artists and events including Daniel Buren, Carl Andre, Claes Oldenburg, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Serra, Judy Chicago, Lloyd Hamrol, Vija Celmins, Larry Bell, Doug Wheeler, James Lee Byars, Guy Dill, Laddie Dill, John Altoon, Charles Arnoldi, Billy Al Bengston, John Coplans, DeWain Valentine, and many more; personal correspondence with James Lee Byars and other artists; audiovisual material regarding William Wegman, Lynda Benglis, and many more; published material including magazines and magazine clippings regardingn artists and the Grinsteins; documentation regarding the Grinstein's art collection; and project plans and blueprints related to Elyse's career as an architect. Materials date from circa 1937-2020.
Albert Reese letters
Correspondence regarding the preparation of Reese's book "American Prize Prints of the 20th Century" (1949), mainly soliciting biographical information and information about specific art works. Some of the artists responded with detailed information.
Oral history interview with Bruce Metcalf
Cooke, Edward S., 1954-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
5 Items (Sound recording: 5 sound files (4 hr., 10 min.), digital, wav)
An interview of Bruce Metcalf conducted 2009 June 10, by Edward S. Cooke, Jr., for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at Metcalf's home, in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Mr. Metcalf discusses his early years in Amherst, Massachusetts; beginnings as a maker …
Sidney C. Woodward papers
bulk 1915-1932
The papers of art critic, editor, and gallery director Sidney Woodward date from 1823 to 1963, bulk 1915-1932, and measure 3.5 linear feet. The majority of the collection consists of personal and professional correspondence and collected letters that pertain to Woodward's relationships with various artists, galleries, and arts organizations. Also included in this collection are two biographical documents; lecture notes and collected writings; printed material including books relating to the topic of art, exhibition catalogs, and newspaper clippings; a few personal photographs and reference photographs of paintings; and scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, art reproductions, and printed material from the Casson Galleries.
Correspondence
This accession consists of records that document the curatorial, research, and administrative activities of Don E. Wilson, Director, Biodiversity Program (1990-2000). Records created prior to 1990 were accumulated by and transferred with Wilson when he assumed the Directorship in 1990. Most of the early records document his activities while working as a mammalogist …
John and Devra Hall Levy Collection
Adderly, Nat, 1931-
Wilson, Nancy, 1937-
Mbulu, Letta
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The collection documents Levy's short career as a musician, his longer career as a manager, and the careers of some of his clients. The client most well represented in the collection is Nancy Wilson, with recordings, photographs, correspondence, financial statements, and contracts included. Papers relating to other clients include business …
