Alice Trumbull Mason papers

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Alice Trumbull Mason papers

1921-1977

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The papers of abstract artist Alice Trumbull Mason date from 1921 to 1977 and measure 1.3 linear feet. The collection documents her career as a painter, particularly her role as one of the founders of the American Abstract Artists group, through biographical materials; correspondence with family, friends, fellow artists, art galleries, museums, and organizations; writings and notes, including notebooks of poetry and other creative writings; a small amount of printed material; photographs of Mason, friends, and her artwork; and original artwork, including five sketchbooks. Biographical material consists of resumes, passports, exhibition files, as well as documentation of her membership and active participation in art organizations, including her work as an officer in the American Abstract Artists group. Also found here are scattered personal financial and legal records. Personal and professional correspondence is with family members, including many detailed letters between her and her husband Warwood, fellow artists, including Paul Kelpe, art organizations, curators, museums, galleries, and others. Professional correspondence generally discusses selection of exhibition and awards, sale of artwork, and art events. Writings and notes, mostly from the 1920s and 1930s, consist of Mason's notes on art history and her creative writings, including poetry and "abstract writing." Also found are a few writings about abstract art and various notes and lists. Printed material includes news clippings on topics of interest to Mason, and other miscellaneous items such as brochures, and exhibition announcements. Photographs include several portraits of Mason with her artwork, photographs of friends including artist Ibram Lassaw, photographs of an American Abstract Artists exhibition, and artwork by her and others. Original artwork found in this collection includes five sketchbooks belonging to Mason, including two that document her travels through Greece and Italy, and other loose drawings.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6630619

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Lassaw, Ibram, 1913-2003

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Sculptor; East Hampton, N.Y.; b. May 4, 1913, Alexandria, Egypt; d. Dec. 30, 2003 at the age of 90. From the description of Ibram Lassaw papers, 1928-2003. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82983829 From the description of Ibram Lassaw interview, 1968 Aug. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220187509 Ibram Lassaw (1913-2003) was a sculptor in East Hampton, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Ibram Lassaw, 1968 Aug. 26 [sound recording]....

American Abstract Artists

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Art association; New York, N.Y. From the description of Abstract art around the world today : transcript, 1954 Mar. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557525 From the description of Abstract art around the world today, 1954 Mar. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477568 Organized in 1936 by a group of artists interested in abstract painting and sculpture. Its chief function is the holding of exhibitions. Former presidents include Alice Trumbull Mason, Leo Rabk...

Lassaw, Ibram, 1913-

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Kelpe, Paul, 1902-1985

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Painter, instructor, art historian; Chicago, Ill. and Austin, Texas. From the description of Paul Kelpe papers, 1927-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502715 ...

Mason, Alice Trumbull, 1904-1971

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Painter; New York, N.Y. Was a member of American Abstract Artists. From the description of Alice Trumbull Mason papers, 1921-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220158249 Alice Trumbull Mason was born in 1904 in Litchfield, Connecticut. Her mother, Anne Leavenworth Train, was an accomplished artist before she met Alice's father, William Trumbull, a descendent of the Revolutionary War era painter, John Trumbull. Alice spent much of her c...