Javitz, Romana 1903-1980

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Romana Javitz (1903-1980) was Curator of The New York Public Library's Picture Collection from 1929-1968.

From the description of Romana Javitz papers, 1923-1980. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 189759079

Romana Javitz (1903-1980) was a photographer and teacher from New York, N.Y.

Associated with Farm Security Administration. Director of NYPL Picture Collection.

From the description of Oral history interview with Romana Javitz, 1965 Feb. 23 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 435526903

Photographer, teacher; New York, N.Y.

Associated with Farm Security Administration. Director of NYPL Picture Collection.

From the description of Romana Javitz interviews, 1965 Feb. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220194452

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referencedIn Leyda, Jay, 1910-1988. Jay and Si Lan Chen Leyda papers, 1913-1987 (bulk 1930-1980). Churchill County Museum
referencedIn New York Public Library. Picture Collection. Picture Collection records, 1896-1999. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Javitz, Romana. Romana Javitz papers, 1923-1980. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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creatorOf Oral history interview with Romana Javitz Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Boas, Ernst P. (Ernst Philip), 1891-1955. person
associatedWith Doud, Richard Keith, person
associatedWith Evans, Walker, 1903-1975. person
associatedWith Leyda, Jay, 1910-1988. person
associatedWith New Deal and the Arts Oral History Project. corporateBody
associatedWith New Deal and the Arts Oral History Project. corporateBody
associatedWith New York Public Library. corporateBody
associatedWith New York Public Library. Picture Collection. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Farm Security Administration. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
Europe
New York (State)--New York
Subject
Artists
Documentary photography
Federal aid to the arts
Photographers
Women artists
Occupation
Librarians
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Birth 1903

Death 1980

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