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Guermonprez, Trude, 1910-1976
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1950-1976
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3 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- SIL-CH.1993-121-118
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Smithsonian Libraries
This archive includes interesting documents related to Trude Guermonprez's life and work as a weaver. The archives are especially related to the designer's work for her major clients, like Holland America Line and Owens Corning Fiberglass; other pieces in this archive are related to Guermonprez's work for custom curtains made for major synagogues and her designs, interior fabrics, screens and rugs realized in conjunction with J.P. Oud, Architects Associated, New York; Eric Mendelsohn, Warren Callister, etc. The correspondence and the photographs in this collection provide insight into the designer's private life. Included in this collection are press articles, brochures, correspondence, postcards, photographs, color slides, notebooks, textiles, and textile wood patterns.
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Levine, Jack, 1915-2010
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1923-1999
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3.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.levijack
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York social realist painter and printmaker Jack Levine date from 1923-1999, and measure 3.2 linear feet. Levine's career is documented through biographical material, scattered letters, notes and a speech, writings, student drawings, three scrapbooks, printed material and nearly one linear foot of photographs of Levine, his family, and his colleagues.
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Bluemner, Oscar, 1867-1938
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1886-1939, 1960
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6.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.blueosca
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Oscar Bluemner date from 1886 to 1939, with one item from 1960, and measure 6.9 linear feet. The collection documents Bluemner's career through scattered biographical material and personal and professional correspondence. Almost one-half of the collection consists of Bluemner's extensive writings and notes about his artwork, painting techniques, and art theory in the form of diaries, notebooks, lists, essays, and notes - many of which are also illustrated. Also found are annotated books, exhibition catalogs, newsclippings, artwork and sketches by Bluemner, and photographs of Bluemner's artwork and of architecture. Bluemner's work in architecture is documented to a lesser degree through scattered licenses, photographs, and design drawings.
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Nakashima, George, 1905-1990
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1950-1991
- Size:
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1 Linear foot
- Collection ID:
- AAA.nakageor
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of architect, craftsman, woodworker, and furniture designer George Nakashima measure 1.0 linear foot and date from 1950 to 1991. The collection is comprised of biographical material, correspondence, writings, subject files, and printed material that mostly relate to Nakashima's work in furniture design.
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Hammond, Jane, 1950-
Richards, Judith Olch
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2012 Apr. 3-May 24
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9 Items (Sound recording, master: 9 sound files (8 hr., 21 min.), digital, wav)
234 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hammon12
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Interview of Jane Hammond, conducted by Judith Olch Richards for the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, at Hammond's home and studio in New York, NY, from April 3 - May 24, 2012.
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Blanc, Giulio V.
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1920-1995
- Size:
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11 Linear feet
0.001 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.blangiul
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The dates for the Giulio V. Blanc papers range from 1920-1995. Measuring a total of eleven linear feet and 0.001 GB, the collection provides documentation of the art exhibitions Blanc curated during his career, including original writings and exhibition catalogs. The extensive artists files in the collection provide information on numerous Latin American and Caribbean artists. The collection also provides historical information on the life and culture of Cuba.
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Margules, De Hirsh, 1899-1965
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1888-2001
bulk 1923-1965
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5.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.margde
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter De Hirsh Margules measure 5.5 linear feet and date from 1888-2001, with the bulk dating from 1923-1965. The papers contain biographical material, and business and personal correspondence, including letters from Alfred Stiegliz, John Marin, Henry Miller, Max Schnitzler, Charles J. Connick, Louis M. Eilshemius, Alex King, and Myron Lechay. Also found are writings, printed material, scrapbooks, photographs, works of art and audio recordings documenting Margules' personal life and professional career.
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Ciampaglia, Carlo Alberto, 1891-1975
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1909-1978
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5.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ciamcarl
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The collection measures 5.6 linear feet, dates from 1909-1978, and documents the career of mural painter and interior designer Carlo Ciampaglia. Found within the papers are biographical material, correspondence, business records, notes and writings, art work, interior decorating and mural project files, printed material, and photographs.
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Stewart, Jack, 1926-2005
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1926-2010
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9.9 Linear feet
7.31 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.stewjack
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Jack Stewart papers are dated 1926-2010 and measure 9.9 linear feet and 7.31 GB. A significant portion of the collection concerns Stewart's dissertation, "Subway Graffiti: An Aesthetic Study of Graffiti on the Subway" (New York University, 1989), related research, writings, and exhibitions on the subject. Biographical materials, correspondence, writings, printed and digital material, artwork, sketchbooks, and photographic materials document his career as a painter, muralist, designer, educator and administrator.
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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.