Oral history interview with Adela Akers
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Akers, Adela, 1933-
Riedel, Mija, 1958-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2008 March 4-6
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113 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.akers08
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Adela Akers conducted 2008 March 4-6, by Mija Riedel, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at Akers' studio, in Guerneville, California.
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Renwick Gallery
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1970-1983
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-149
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the exhibitions Woodenworks: Furniture Objects by Five Contemporary Craftsmen; Design Is . . .; and Craft Multiples. Woodenworks: Furniture Objects by Five Contemporary Craftsmen was the major inaugural exhibition at the Renwick Gallery and was on display from January 28 - July 19, 1972. I...
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Withers, Margret Craver, 1907-
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1908-2016
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9.6 Linear feet
0.002 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.withmarg
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Archives of American Art
The papers of silversmith and arts administrator Margret Craver Withers measure 9.6 linear feet and 0.002 GB and date from 1908 to 2016. The papers document her career as an silversmith and jeweler through biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, colleagues, and art organizations; manuscripts, notes, lectures, and other writings; professional activity records with various organizations; photographs, printed material, correspondence related to specific subject materials such as individuals or organizations; exhibition catalogs, clippings, published articles, and other printed materials; designs, sketches, sketchbooks, and other artwork; and personal photographs, some in digital format, and photographs and slides of works and works by other artists.
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Kent, William, 1919-2012
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1919-2012
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10.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kentwill
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor and printmaker William Kent measure 10.7 linear feet and date from 1919-2012. The collection documents Kent's early encounters with the mainstream art world in the 1960s, including the Whitney Museum of American Art where a work of his was shown. Earlier records also include documentation of Kent's participation in World War ...
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Vollmer, Ruth, 1903-1982
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circa 1940-1980
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2.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.vollruth
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor Ruth Vollmer measure 2.5 linear feet and date from circa 1940 to 1980. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, writings and notes, personal business records, printed material, photographic material including photos of Vollmer and her artwork, and a sketch for a sculpture.
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Berlant, Anthony
Pagel, David
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2003 August 23-September 20
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209 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.berlan03
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Tony Berlant conducted 2003 August 23-September 20, by David Pagel, for the Archives of American Art, in Berlant's studio, in Santa Monica, California.
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LeWitt, Sol, 1928-2007
Cummings, Paul
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1974 July 15
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75 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lewitt74
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Sol LeWitt conducted 1974 July 15, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art.
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Ponce de Leon, Michael, b. 1922
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1943-1979
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1.1 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 2 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.poncmich
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence; sketchbooks; writings; photographs; drawings; exhibition catalogs and announcements; and clippings.
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Smith, David, 1906-1965
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1954-1969
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1 Item (reel microfilm)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.smithdavid
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
A sketchbook in black and white containing sketches and studies beginning in April, 1954 for the Willard Gallery. Sketches and studies are for the sculpture projects "Bicycle," "Ridge Runner," "Monday Woman," "Europa," "Tanktotem III," and "Tanktotem IV." Also included are notes on the sketches and some financial statements, one short letter from S...
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De Patta, Margaret, 1903-1964
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circa 1930-2012
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2.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.depamarg
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of California jewelry designer Margaret De Patta measure 2.7 linear feet and date from circa 1930 to 2012. The papers include correspondence, writings, teaching files, exhibition files, personal business records, printed material, artwork and sketchbooks, and photographs.
