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Davis, Stuart, 1892-1964
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1934-1940
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0.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.davistua
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Stuart Davis measure 0.8 linear feet and date from 1934 to 1940. The collection is comprised of correspondence that includes letters from Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Arnold Blanch, Rockwell Kent, and others regarding Pablo Picasso's statement against the fascist dictatorship in Spain, as well as a letter from Davis to Picasso inviting him to speak at the 2nd Annual American Artists' Congress meeting. Also found are files from Davis's position as editor of Art Front magazine; membership files documenting Davis's activities with the American Artists' Congress, Fine Arts Federation of New York, the New York World's Fair Artists Committee, and other organizations; printed materials; a project file for the Federal Art Project; and editorials. Additional items include an article manuscript and a draft of a letter to Ben Shahn suggesting that Downtown Gallery artists provide funding to Edith Halpert in order to open another gallery.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum. Education Office
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1991-2000
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-213
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of interviews, raw footage, and final products of videos created by the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Education Department. Many of the titles accompany exhibits at the museum. Materials include audiotape study guides, VHS, Betacam SP, and U-Matics.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Office of the Deputy Director
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1995-2003
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-190
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of the exhibition and publication records of both Charles Robertson (1986-2001) and Rachel M. Allen (2002- ) during their tenures as Deputy Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and clippings. Exhibitions represented include "American Impressionism: Treasures from ...
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Reid, Robert Dennis, 1924-2000
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1961-1977
- Size:
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0.2 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.reidrobd
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
This small collection of papers of African-American artist and educator Robert Dennis Reid consists primarily of correspondence (75 items), and scattered exhibition catalogs and announcements, clippings, and photographs and slides of Reid's artwork. There is also one photograph of Reid. Within the correspondence are six letters from Romare Bearden.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Office of the Deputy Director
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1998-2008
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-070
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document exhibition planning and production, and curatorial publishing activities at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery during the tenures of Deputy Directors Charles J. Robertson (1986-2001) and Rachel M. Allen (2002- ). Some of the materials date to when the museum was kno...
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Publications and New Media Initiatives
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1994-1995
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-105
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the planning and development of an interactive CD ROM by the National Museum of American Art (NMAA) under the leadership of Nina Tovish, New Media Producer and Learn Technologies, Inc. The interactive CD ROM project was based on NMAA's permanent collection and developed as an interactive electronic component to complime...
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Duveen, Albert
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1807-1946
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1.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.duvealbe
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Archives of American Art
The Albert Duveen collection of artists' letters and ephemera measures 1.1 linear feet and dates from 1807 to 1946. Unrelated letters written by over 170 mostly 19th and early 20th century American artists are found in this compiled collection of art critic, dealer, and collector Albert Duveen. Additional ephemera includes printed material and photographs of artwork.
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National Museum of American Art. Office of the Director
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1991-1995
- Size:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-226
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The National Museum of American Art (NMAA) Commission, consisting of several artists and art representatives, assists the museum with management and acquisition decisions. These records document Director Elizabeth Broun's work with the Commission. Materials include agendas, minutes, reports, mailings, and biographical information on two Commis...
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National Museum of American Art, Curatorial Dept
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1971-1982
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-004
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the exhibition records of the National Museum of American Art, Curatorial Office. The records document exhibitions for David Gilmour Blyth, 1980-1981; Lilly Martin Spencer, 1971-1973; and the art of Seth Eastman, 1978.
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Smithsonian American Art Musuem, Office of Design and Production
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1999-2000
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-144
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of materials that document the development of the reference and graphics manual to accompany the "Treasures to Go" tour - a set of eight traveling exhibitions featuring collections from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and underwritten by the Principle Financial Group. The thematic exhibitions were created to tour ...