Porter A. McCray papers
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McCray, Porter A., 1908-2000
- Dates:
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1936-1989
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12.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mccrport
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York City arts administrator Porter A. McCray measure 12.3 linear feet and date from 1936 to 1989. The papers include scattered biographical materials, correspondence, and writings and notes. The bulk of the collection consists of professional files documenting his advisory and consulting work for museums, institutions, organizations, and foundations. Also found within the collection are printed materials and photographs of McCray and artwork.
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Kienbusch, William, 1914-1980
- Dates:
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1915-2001
bulk 1936-1980
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5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kienwill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of landscape painter and art instructor William Kienbusch measure 5.0 linear feet and date from 1915 to 2001, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1936 to 1980. The collection documents Kienbusch's life as an artist in New York City and Cranberry Island, Maine. Files include biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, and colleagues; writings and notes; scattered printed material; photographs; and artwork, including 17 sketchbooks.
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Metzker, Ray K.
Hunter, Anne S.
- Dates:
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1991 Apr. 30
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152 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.metzke91
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Ray Metzker conducted 1991 Apr. 30, by Anne Schuster Hunter, for the Archives of American Art Philadelphia Project.
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Nordhausen, A. Henry, 1901-
- Dates:
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1919-1991
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8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.norda
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical material; correspondence with Harrison Cady, John Cosigan, the Columbus Museum, Georgia Institute of Technology, Grand Central Galleries, Musemont Fine Art Camp, the Salmagundi Club, the Art Students League, Laurence Schmeckebier (Nordhausen's biographer), Syracuse University, the United States Navy, and others, mostly concerning portr...
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Cranch, John, 1807-1891
- Dates:
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1831-1892
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8 Items ((on 2 partial microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cranjohn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
A journal; watercolor and pencil sketches; and a photograph.
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Davis, Gladys Rockmore, 1901-1967
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1925-1966
- Size:
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0.4 Linear feet ((on 3 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.daviglad
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence; biographical information; photographs; sketchbook; writings; personal documents; exhibition notices and clippings.
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Berman, Leonid, 1896-1976
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1920-1981
- Size:
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6 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 5 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bermleon
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical materials, journals, sketchbooks, drawings, and photographs.
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Kovan, Florice Whyte
Whyte, Virgil (bandleader)
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1942-1948, 1991-1993
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3 Cubic feet (11 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0503
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Includes 7 VHS videotapes and 1 audio tape produced by Florice Whyte Kovan, containing interviews and recollections by some band members. Studio portraits and snapshot photographs in 3 scrapbooks, which also contain display advertisements and newspaper clippings from about the band, 1940s. Snapshots include documentation of the band's travels and l...
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Kauffman, Craig, 1932-2010
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1946-1997
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4.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kaufcrai2
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist and educator Craig Kauffman measure 4.6 linear feet and date from 1946 to 1997. The collection comprises biographical materials including address books, 10 day journals, identification documents, oral history transcripts, student records, and a few writings; correspondence with Lisa Adams, Billy Al Bengston, Alan Lynch, Ed Moses, and Babe Shapiro; and correspondence between Kauffman and his family. Also found are records documenting Kauffman's professional and business activities; printed materials featuring Kauffman, his exhibitions, and artwork; and photographic materials and moving images that include portraits and snapshots of Kauffman, personal photographs, photos of travel and works of art, and 3 unidentified film reels.
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Hall, Lee
- Dates:
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circa 1870s-2017
bulk 1975-2010
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7.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.halllee
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, author, and arts administrator Lee Hall measure 7.4 linear feet and date from circa 1870-2017, bulk 1975 to 2010. The papers document Hall's career through biographical material, correspondence, writings, studio records, printed material, photographic material, and artwork. Included is significant documentation on Hall's book projects, including biographies of Betty Parsons, Abe Ajay, and Willem and Elaine de Kooning.