Russell Lynes papers

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Russell Lynes papers

1930-1986

The papers of author, art critic, and art historian Russell Lynes, measure 2.9 linear feet and date from 1930-1986. The bulk of the material is related to Lynes's research for his 1973 book, The Good Old Modern: An Intimate Portrait of the Museum of Modern Art. Also included are some personal papers and photographs.

2.9 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 6683269

Archives of American Art

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Parkinson, Elizabeth Bliss, 1907-2001

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Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988

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Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was a sculptor from Long Island City, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Isamu Noguchi, 1968 Apr. 22 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78996711 From the description of Oral history interview with Isamu Noguchi, 1973 Nov. 7-1973 Dec. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83401964 From the description of Oral history interview with Isamu Noguchi, 1973 Nov. 7-Dec. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477625 ...

Olana.

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Amberg, George, 1901-

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Thompson, Mary Sands.

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Karpel, Bernard, 1911-1986

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Shaw, Elizabeth Roberts, 1921-

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Drexler, Arthur

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Gillespie, Gregory

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Stone, Emily

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Suttman, Paul, 1933-1993

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Sculptor; New York, N.Y. Died April 21, 1993. From the description of Oral history interview with Paul Suttman, 1972 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233007059 From the description of Paul Suttman interview, 1972 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220190714 Paul Suttman (1933-1993) was a sculptor from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Paul Suttman, 1972 Oct. 23 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id:...

Potter, Clarkson, N.

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Literary agent and publishing consultant; New York, N.Y. From the description of Clarkson N. Potter papers, 1968-1973. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86118405 ...

Berman, Eugene, 1899-1972

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Graphic artist, painter, and designer; d. 1972. From the description of Eugene Berman papers, 1930-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83211971 From the description of Eugene Berman papers, 1930-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646393580 Graphic artist, painter, designer; New York, N.Y. From the description of Eugene Berman interviews, 1972 June 3-1972 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220184646 Eugene Berman (1899-1972) was a graphic...

Museum of modern art New York, N.Y.

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Died 1989. From the description of Archives pamphlet file : Titus, Roy V. : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83119924 Art museum; New York, N.Y. From the description of Museum of Modern Art first loan exhibition : November 8th to December 7, 1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557713 d. 2001. From the description of Archives pamphlet file : Matisse, Maria-Gaetana : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unk...

Ayrton, Michael, 1921-1975

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Michael Ayrton was a British painter, sculptor, theatrical designer, critic, essayist, novelist, and poet. Much of his art reflects a fascination with Greek mythology. From the description of Michael Ayrton letter to Mr. Piehler, 1967 March 13. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50217925 British artist. From the description of Letter : to Mr. Blackley, 1957 Jan. 11. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at...

Akermark, Margareta.

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Szarkowski, John

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Emanuel, Herzl, ca. 1915-

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Sculptor of cubist style; Rome, Italy and Westport, Connecticut. Born U.S. Studied in Paris, France, with Leger, among others; from age sixteen until twenty. Returned to the U.S. in 1936, worked under WPA, later considered part of abstract expressionist school. Moved to Rome, Italy in 1962. Eventually settled in Westport, Connecticut. From the description of Herzl Emanuel scrapbook, [ca. 1960-1963]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122897 ...

Porter, Allan

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Curator, Museum of Modern Art. From the description of Allan Porter interview, 1967 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220183795 From the description of Oral history interview with Allan Porter, 1967 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233007022 ...

Lindley, Frances, 1911-1987

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Fitzgerald, Joan

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Newhall, Beaumont, 1908-1993

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Beaumont Newhall, the founder of the art history of photography, was the first Curator of Photography at MOMA and then at George Eastman House. He authored numerous books, articles and reviews about photography. From the description of Beaumont and Nancy Newhall papers, 1843-1993. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 79626249 Beaumont Newhall (1908-1993) was an art administrator and art historian from Rochester, N.Y. From the description of Oral histor...

Rubin, William Stanley

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Bouché, Louis, 1896-1969

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Crane, Louise, 1917-

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Warshaw, Howard

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Painter; Santa Barbara, Calif. Born 1920. Died 1977. From the description of Howard Warshaw interview, 1974 Jan. 17-Mar. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81874646 Painter, mural painter and educator; Carpinteria, California. Born 1920. Died 1977. From the description of Howard Warshaw papers, [ca. 1945-1977]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86133021 ...

Rasmussen, Waldo.

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Lieberman, William S. (William Slattery), 1924-2005

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William Lieberman, Northeastern University alumnus, attended the university between 1964 and 1968. He majored in biology and went to work in the field of transportation. He currently resides in San Francisco, CA. He wrote Chapter 5, "The Winthrop Loop", in Robert C. Stanley's Narrow Gauge: The Story of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroads, (Cambridge, Mass.: Boston Railway Association, Inc., 1980), available in the Northeastern University library. From the description of Willi...

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Levy, Julien

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Educator, writer, art dealer, collector; New York, N.Y. and Conn. Born 1906. Died 1981. From the description of Julien Levy interview, 1975 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220182594 Julien Levy (1906-1981) was an educator, writer, art dealer, and collector from New York, N.Y. and Conn. From the description of Oral history interview with Julien Levy, 1975 May 30 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 495595094 Author, teache...

Osborn, Elodie C., 1911-

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Lynes, Russell, 1910-1991

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Writer, critic; New York, N.Y. Died 1991. From the description of Russell Lynes interview, 1973 June 20 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123379778 Russell Lynes (1910-1991) was writer and critic from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Russell Lynes, 1973 June 20 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 495596674 Writer, art critic, art historian; New York City and North Egremont, Mass...

Thomson, Virgil

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The hymn is How Firm a Foundation, words and music commonly ascribed to Robert Keene. The melody is also called Geard. Also quoted Yes, Jesus Loves Me and For He's A Jolly Good Fellow. Composed 1926-28. First performance New York, 22 February 1945, New York Philharmonic, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony on a hymn tune / Virgil Thomson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56078995 Composer. ...

D'Amico, Victor, 1904-1987

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Prestopino, Gregorio

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Painter; New York, N.Y. Born in 1907. From the description of Gregorio Prestopino papers, 1927-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557221 Painter; Roosevelt, New Jersey. From the description of Gregorio Prestopino interview, [ca. 1968]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78498776 ...

Ferber, Herbert, 1906-1991

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Herbert Ferber, 1906-1991, sculptor and painter of New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Herbert Ferber, 1981 June 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233007155 Sculptor, painter; New York, N.Y. Died 1991. From the description of Herbert Ferber interviews, 1968 Apr. 22-1969 Jan. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220185963 Herbert Ferber (1906-1991) was a sculptor and painter in New York, N.Y. From the description of...

McAndrew, John

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Professor of art and architecture. Born 1904 in New York, NY; died 1978 in Venice, Italy. Graduated from Harvard University in 1924, received a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard in 1940, and studied architecture in Europe and Mexico. Positions held: intructor at Vassar College; professor at Wellesley College; curator of the Department of Architecture and Industrial Art at the New York Museum of Modern Art; coordinator of inter-American affairs in Mexico during World War II; director of ...

Willard, Marian, 1904-

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Art dealer; New York, N.Y. Operated the Willard Gallery. Married Dan R. Johnson. From the description of Marian Willard Johnson interview, 1969 Jun. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80911363 ...

Koch, Richard Karl, 1934-

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Hitchcock, Henry-Russell, 1903-1987

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Architectural historian, critic, museum director, and influential teacher. Died 1987. From the description of Henry-Russell Hitchcock letters to Dorothy Stroud and John N. Summerson, 1946-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83551893 Architectural historian. From the description of Lectures on architecture, 1948 Jan.-May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79723075 Hitchcock (1903-1987) was an architectural historian. From the description of Henr...

Van Dyke, Willard

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Filmmaker. From the description of Reminiscences of Willard Van Dyke : oral history, 1973. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122565557 Filmmaker and producer. From the description of Reminiscences of Willard Van Dyke : oral history, 1980. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309740642 Photographer, filmmaker, curator, and teacher; b. 1906; d. 1986. From the description of Willard ...

Miller, Dorothy Canning, 1904-2003

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MoMA curator (1935-1969) and honorary trustee (1984-), art advisor, editor. From the description of Dorothy C. Miller papers, 1929-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122569190 Art museum curator; New York, N.Y.; b. Feb. 6, 1904, Hopedale, Mass.; d. July 11, 2003, Greenwich Village, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Dorothy C. Miller, 1970 May 26-1971 Sept. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80691316 Museum curator, art consultant...

Perlin, Bernard, 1918-2014

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Bernard Perlin, painter. From the description of Bernard Perlin letters to Glenway Wescott, 1940-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702164957 ...

American Academy in Rome

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Art school; Rome, Italy. Organized in 1894 as the American School of Architecture in Rome. In 1897, it was dissolved and its assets turned over to the newly established American Adademy in Rome, not a traditional school, but a place where architects, painters, and sculptors could work in close association. After merging with the American School of Classical Studies (f. 1895) on the last day of 1912, the American Academy in Rome consisted of the School of Fine Arts and th...

Crawford, Ralston, 1906-1978

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Ernst, Jimmy, 1920-1984

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Painter, educator; New York, N.Y. Died 1984. From the description of Jimmy Ernst interview, 1974 Sept. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220185787 Jimmy Ernst (1920-1984) was a painter and educator from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmy Ernst, 1974 Sept. 20 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 495595156 ...

Wheeler, Monroe, 1899-1988

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Monroe Wheeler was born on February 13, 1899 in Evanston, Illinois. Following an early career as a publicity writer, he established Harrison of Paris, a fine press, which was in operation from 1930-1935. He began work with the Museum of Modern Art in 1938, soon becoming director of exhibitions and publications. Wheeler died on August 14, 1988. From the description of Monroe Wheeler papers, 1890-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 85181624 From the description of Monroe Whee...

Berman, Eugene, 1899-1972

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Graphic artist, painter, and designer; d. 1972. From the description of Eugene Berman papers, 1930-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83211971 From the description of Eugene Berman papers, 1930-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646393580 Graphic artist, painter, designer; New York, N.Y. From the description of Eugene Berman interviews, 1972 June 3-1972 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220184646 Eugene Berman (1899-1972) was a graphic...

Wescott, Glenway, 1901-1987

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Glenway Wescott (1901-1987) was the author of novels, poetry, short stories, and essays. He met Katherine Anne Porter in Paris in the 1930s, and they remained friends for many years. From the description of Glenway Wescott collection, 1932-1977 (bulk 1932-1962). (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 304239078 Glenway Wescott was an American author and personality. He was born in Wisconsin, and became part of the Paris literary circle of the 1920s before ret...

Davis, Charles H. (Charles Harold), 1856-1933

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Resident of Saginaw, MI. From the description of Diary, 1863-1865. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 31683745 ...

Moe, Henry Allen, 1894-1975

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Rufus Ivory Cole served as the the director and physician-in-charge (1909-1937) of the Hospital of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, the first hospital in the United States devoted primarily to the investigation of disease. Cole's medical research centered on problems relating to immunity to diseases of the respiratory system, particularly pneumonia From the guide to the Rufus Ivory Cole papers, ca. 1900-1966, 1900-1966, (American Philosophical Society) George ...

Hadzi, Dimitri, 1921-2006

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Dimitri Hadzi, 1921-2006, sculptor of Boston, Mass. From the description of Oral history interview with Dimitri Hadzi, 1981 Jan. 2-1990 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 657041351 From the description of Oral history interview with Dimitri Hadzi, 1981 Jan. 2-1990 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646399565 Dimitri Hadzi (1921-2006) was a sculptor from Boston, Mass. From the description of Oral history interview with Dimitri Hadzi, 1981 Jan. 2-1...