Donald H. Karshan papers relating to Alexander Archipenko

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Donald H. Karshan papers relating to Alexander Archipenko

1920-1973

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The Donald H. Karshan papers relating to Alexander Achipenko measure 1.8 linear feet and date from 1960 to 1973, (bulk dates 1966-1970). Exhibition files consist of records concerning UCLA's <emph render="italic">Alexander Archipenko Memorial Exhibition, 1967-1969</emph>, that traveled throughout the United States; an expanded version of the show that circulated in Europe by the Smithsonian Institution. The collection also contains general correspondence relating to the administration of the Archipenko Collection and Archipenko Archive, and writings on Archipenko's work and life by Karshan with related correspondence. Records pre-dating 1960 are printed matter and photocopies of Archipenko's correspondence with Leopold Survage gathered for reference purposes.Exhibition files, 1960-1972, include correspondence, photographs, and printed matter relating to UCLA's <emph render="italic">Alexander Archipenko Memorial Exhibition, 1967-1969</emph> at its various venues in the United States and its European tour sponsored by International Art Program of the Smithsonian Institution. There are similar records for <emph render="italic">Archipenko: The Parisian Years</emph>, an exhibition organized by the Museum of Modern Art.General Correspondence, 1966-1973, relates to the Archipenko Collection and the Archipenko Archive, administered by Karshan and includes loan and reference requests, publication permissions, and sales information. Of particular interest is a file on Leopold Survage compiled in 1969 and documenting an attempt to purchase a Survage painting for Mrs. Arhcipenko to donate to the Museum of Modern Art; included is reference material consisting of photocopies of Archipenko's letters to Survage and a letter from Theodore Doesburg, printed matter, and photographs.Writings by Donald H. Karshan, 1966-1968, consist of research notes and correspondence concerning his catalogue raisonné of Archipenko prints (1974). Also included are manuscripts of published articles and correspondence with editors.

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Survage, Léopold (1879-1968).

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Karshan, Donald H.

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Founder and Director, American Museum of Graphic Art, New York City; collector; Curator of Archipenko Collection and Director of Archipenko Archive. From the description of Donald H. Karshan papers relating to Alexander Archipenko 1920-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83049918 ...

Archipenko, Alexander, 1887-1964

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Sculptor, painter, printmaker, and teacher. b. Kiev, Ukraine, May 30, 1887; significant in Cubist movement during his years in Paris, 1908-1921; came to United States in 1923; operated his own school in Paris, 1912, an endeavor that continued throughout his life in Berlin, New York City, Woodstock, N.Y., Chicago, and Los Angeles. Invented animated painting, known as "Archipentura," ca. 1924 (U.S. patent issued 1927).; d. February 23, 1964 in New York, N.Y. Fr...

Donald H. Karshan

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Donald H. Karshan (b. 1929) is a print expert and collector who in 1964 established the Museum of Graphic Art, New York City. He was Curator of the Archipenko Collection and Director of the Archipenko Archive from circa 1966 until circa 1973. During this time, Karshan cataloged the estate collection and organized the archives. He was closely involved with the Archipenko memorial exhibition organized by UCLA in 1967 that traveled widely in the United States and an expanded version of...

Survage, Leopold

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