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Shaffer, Mary
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1969-2002
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4.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.shafmary
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Archives of American Art
The papers of internationally renowned glass artist and sculptor, Mary Shaffer, measure 4.2 linear feet and date from 1969 to 2002. Through correspondence, subject files, printed material and photographs the collection provides an overview of many aspects of Shaffer's career, including commissions, exhibitions, her teaching appointments, and the day-to-day administration of her affairs.
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National Collection of Fine Arts. Office of the Director
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1892-1960
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22 cu. ft. (44 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 311
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the administration of William Henry Holmes, first Curator of the National Gallery of Art (NGA), 1907-1920, and Director of the Gallery, 1920-1932. To a lesser extent, it also documents the administration of Ruel P. Tolman, Acting Director of NGA, 1932-1937, and the National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA), 1937-1946, ...
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Brinley, Putnam
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1879-1984
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14.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.brindani
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and muralist Daniel Putnam Brinley and his wife, linguist and writer Kathrine Sanger Brinley, date from 1879 to 1984 and measure 14.3 linear feet. The Brinleys' careers and lives are documented in biographical materials, as well as extensive correspondence with one another, family, friends, art galleries, organizations, publishers, and others. Also found within the papers are writings by both, including 16 diaries (1 by Daniel Putnam Brinley and the rest by Kathrine), essays, manuscripts, typescripts, notes and notebooks, poetry, and various other writings. There are mural commission files, files for organizations of which the Brinleys were members, financial and legal records, exhibition catalogs, news clippings, and other printed material. Also found are photographs of the Brinleys, family, friends, travels, and artwork, and six sketchbooks and original artwork by Daniel Putnam Brinley.
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Reitz, Don, 1929-2014
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circa 1935-2015
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11.6 Linear feet
11.2 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.reitdon
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist and educator Don Reitz measure 11.6 linear feet and date from circa 1935 to 2015. The collection documents Reitz's work as a professional artist and educator through biographical material, correspondence; writings, interviews and lectures; documentation on workshops and performances; studio records; gallery and exhibition files; printed material, photographic material, and artwork.
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Wiles, Irving Ramsay, 1861-1948
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1887-1935
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0.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wileirvi2
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Writings, photographs, letters, and printed material and address books relating to Irving Ramsey Wiles.
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Hoffman, Edward Fenno, 1916-
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1947-1985
- Size:
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0.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hoffedwa
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, undated and 1947-1985, regarding sculpture commissions, sales, and expenses. Among the correspondents are Edmond Amateis, Edward Grove, Anna Hyatt Huntington, William Thorn Kissel, Jr., and John Paul Manship. Also included is a typescript of an article by Hoffman, "Traditional Sculpture: Timeless Imprints," 1980; his notes; list of ...
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Weinman, Robert A., 1915-
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1935-1971
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0.4 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 1 reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.weinrobe
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence; photographs; sketches; notes; catalogs and announcements; and clippings.
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Meiere, M. Hildreth, d. 1961
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1901-2011
bulk 1911-1960
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27.3 Linear feet
0.068 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.meiemari
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Hildreth Meière measure 27.3 linear feet and 0.068 GB and date from 1901 to 2011, with the bulk of material dating from 1911 to 1960. The collection documents Meière's life and travels, and her long and prolific career as an architectural muralist through biographical material, correspondence, writings, thirteen diaries, files regarding her war relief work during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, printed and digital materials, extensive photographs and slides, eight sketchbooks, and two videocassettes and 93 reels of motion picture film documenting her travels, her volunteer efforts in Spain following the civil war, artwork, and home movies.
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Saint-Gaudens, Augustus, 1848-1907
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1905-1906
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9 Items ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sainaugu
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence and letters from Saint-Gaudens.
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Weston, Harold, 1894-1972
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1894-1978
bulk 1912-1972
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24.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.westharo
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of modernist painter and activist Harold Weston (1894-1972) date from 1894 to 1978 and measure 24.3 linear feet. The papers focus on Weston's painting career and his involvement with humanitarian and artistic causes. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, personal business records, association and organization records, commission and project files, materials relating to Weston's book Freedom in the Wilds, writings, artwork, printed materials, two scrapbooks, and photographs.