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Varian, Dorothy, 1895-1985
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circa 1902-1984
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2.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.varidoro
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Dorothy Varian date from circa 1902 to 1984 and measure 2.3 linear feet. This collection documents Varian's life primarily through scattered biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, artists and art galleries; personal business records; a few writings; exhibition catalogs, news clippings, and other printed material; photographs of Varian, her friends, and artwork; and original sketches by Varian and fellow artist Peggy Bacon.
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Marsh, Felicia Meyer, 1912-1978
Meyer, Herbert W. (Herbert William)
Meyer, Anne
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circa 1880-1977
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4.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.marsfeli
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Felicia Meyer Marsh and the Meyer family measure 4.9 linear feet and date from circa 1880 to 1977. The collection is comprised of biographical materials including family business records, writings by Marsh, and other family documents; and Marsh's correspondence with her husband Reginald Marsh, her parents Herbert and Anne Meyer, and with numerous artists such as Peggy Bacon, Alexander Brook, Olin Dows, Philip Evergood, Lloyd Goodrich, Edward Hopper, George Tooker, and Andrew Wyeth after her husband's death in July 1954. Also found are 24 diaries belonging to Marsh and her parents; printed materials documenting the art careers of Marsh and Herbert Meyer; artwork including 20 sketchbooks; and photographic materials containing 19th and 20th-Century photographs of Felicia and Reginald Marsh, the Meyer family, and friends.
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Briggs, Berta N. (Berta Nabersberg), 1884-1976
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1908-1976
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1.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.brigbert
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, writer and educator Berta N. Briggs measure 1.3 linear feet and date from 1908-1976. Found within the papers are biographical material, scattered letters primarily discussing her activities with various arts organizations, notes and writings, artwork including sketchbooks and drawings, scrapbooks, printed material, and photographs primarily of her artwork.
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Barrett, Bill, 1934-
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1930-2013
bulk 1950-2013
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8.9 Linear feet
2.7 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.barrbill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Bill Barrett measure 8.9 linear feet and 2.70 GB and date from 1930-2013, with the bulk of the material dating from 1950-2013. The collection consists of biographical material, lectures, exhibition files, scrapbooks, printed and digital material, artwork, sketchbooks, and photographic materials that document Bill Barrett's career as a sculptor and painter.
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Avery, Milton, 1885-1965
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1926-1982
bulk 1950-1982
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2.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.avermilt
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of abstract painter Milton Avery measure 2.8 linear feet and date from 1926 to 1982, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1950 to 1982. Almost the entire collection consists of records of the Milton Avery Trust (2.4 linear feet) maintained by Avery's wife Sally, who served as a trustee. Milton Avery's business and personal correspondence (five folders) contains letters from friends and fellow artists, including a few from George Duthuit, Louis Eilshemius, Marsden Hartley, Wallace Putnam, and Mark Rothko. Also found are scattered writings about Avery, price lists, estate records, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and news clippings.
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Chase, William Merritt, 1849-1916
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circa 1890-1964
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0.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chaswill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York painter and art instructor, William Merritt Chase, measure 0.3 linear feet and date from circa 1890 to 1964. Papers include a resolution of the Art Club of Philadelphia on Chase's death, letters, writings by Chase consisting of typescripts of lectures and lecture notes, blank postcards primarily depicting reproductions of artwork, a scrapbook, and photographs of Chase, his family, homes, and studios, and photographs of works of art.
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Stewart, Jack, 1926-2005
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1926-2010
- Size:
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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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White, Robert, 1921-2002
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1889-2003
bulk 1915-2003
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8.4 Linear feet
0.846 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.whiterobe
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York sculptor Robert White measure 8.4 linear feet and 0.846 GB and date from 1889-2003, with the bulk of the material from 1915-2003. The collection documents White's varied career as a sculptor, educator, painter, and illustrator through biographical material; extensive correspondence; project files; personal business records; notes and writings; sketchbooks and sketches by Robert White and others; printed and digital material; audiovisual material; artifacts; and photographs.
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Kaplan, Joseph, 1900-1980
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1915-1977
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4.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kapljose
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of the painter, photographer, printmaker, and teacher Joseph Kaplan measure 4.5 linear feet and date from 1915-1977. The bulk of the collection consists of printed material, specifically exhibition catalogs. Also found are a large number of photographs taken of and by Kaplan. The papers also include biographical material, correspondence, personal business records, and artwork.
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Bunker, Dennis Miller, 1861-1890
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1882-1943
bulk 1882-1890
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0.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bunkdenn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Dennis Miller Bunker collection of letters, an exhibition catalog, and photographs measures 0.4 linear feet and dates from 1882 to 1943, with the bulk of the material dating from 1882 to 1890. Most of the collection consists of letters to Bunker's friend Joseph Evans (46 letters) in New York City, written between 1882-1889. Four volumes of letterpress books, circa 1889-1890, contain letters to Bunker's fiancée Eleanor Hardy prior to their marriage in the fall of 1890, and his untimely death a few months later. There are also a 1943 exhibition catalog and three photographs of Bunker.