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Fabian, Gerald Langston
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1950-1982
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0.6 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fabigera
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Archives of American Art
The John Button letters to Gerald L. Fabian measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1950 to 1982. The collection consists primarily of correspondence from painter John Button to Gerald Fabian. Also included are letters from Fabian to Button, as well as printed material.
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Agnes Rindge Claflin papers concerning Alexander Calder
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Claflin, Agnes Rindge, 1900-1977
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1936-circa 1970s
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0.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.clafagne
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Archives of American Art
The papers of arts administrator, collector, and educator Agnes Rindge Claflin concerning Alexander Calder measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1936-circa 1970s. Included are five letters, two of which are illustrated, and one postcard from Alexander Calder to Claflin; two handwritten manuscripts by Calder, one untitled and "A Propos of Measuring a Mobile," 1943; an invitation to a Calder exhibition at Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1952; and 14 photographs of Calder, of Calder and Claflin in Calder's studio, of Calder's art work, and of a Calder exhibition installation at Vassar Art Gallery, 1942. Transcriptions of three of the letters and both manuscripts are also included.
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Public Programs
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circa 1979-1985
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10.58 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (2 document boxes) (1 tall document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 455
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of audiotaped and videotaped interviews primarily conducted by Alison R. Abelson. In addition to extensive interviews with sculptor Reuben Nakian, the records also include interviews with former curator Jacob Kainen by Joshua C. Taylor, as well as various tapes on other art subjects, some produced by groups outside ...
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National Museum of American Art. Curatorial Department
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1982-1990
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8.5 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 461
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of correspondence and memoranda documenting the activities of the Curatorial Department and its predecessors. Included are general correspondence; correspondence with artists, dealers, and institutions; and the files of Harry Rand concerning his research and curation of The Art of Paul Manship.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum. Exhibitions Office
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2005-2008, 2011
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-065
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of accreditation files of the Exhibitions Office of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and include a self-study questionnaire and other documentation submitted to the American Association of Museums (AAM) for reaccreditation of SAAM. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, collecting plans, bylaws, organiza...
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National Museum of American Art. Office of the Deputy Director
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1995-1998
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-090
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Charles Robertson, Deputy Director, 1986- . Activities include Robertson's interaction with and participation on boards, committees and commissions both within the museum, the Institution and the museum community at-large such as, the American Association of Mus...
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National Museum of American Art. Office of the Director
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1984-1994
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-172
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the files of the National Museum of American Art (NMAA) Development Officer Florence ("Bonnie") Krench Miller. The records document the museum's fundraising efforts in support of its programs, activities, exhibitions, and research projects including the "Save Outdoor Sculpture" program, the "Inventory of American Scu...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Office of Print and Electronic Publications
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1964-2000
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (2 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-104
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The collection consists of publications produced for the National Collections of Fine Arts/NCFA (1937-1979), National Museum of American Art/NMAA (1980-2000), and the Smithsonian American Art Museum/SAAM (2000- ). Publications relate to various museum activities and events such as exhibitions, collection inventories, development materials, ...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Exhibitions Office
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1980-1992, 1999-2006 and undated
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-016
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of accreditation files of the Exhibitions Office of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and include self-study documents and other documentation submitted to the American Association of Museums (AAM) for reaccreditation of SAAM. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, surveys, questionnaires, bylaws, organiz...
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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circa 1968-1989
- Size:
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-102
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of exhibition records produced by the Office of Public Affairs, National Museum of American Art (NMAA). These records include outgoing and incoming correspondence of Margery Byers, former Chief of the office of Public Affairs, from 1977 to 1989; NMAA exhibition publications, brochures, and posters; lists of exhibition ...