Rose Slivka papers

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Rose Slivka papers

circa 1947-2006

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The papers of craft expert Rose Slivka, an editor, writer, critic, and educator, measure 20.8 linear feet and date from circa 1947-2006. The papers reflect Slivka's work with associations and universities to encourage the recognition of crafts as an international and broadly defined art form. The routine business of publishing Craft Horizons magazine and the founding and operation of Craft International magazine are documented by correspondence and subject files. Correspondence is mainly professional with some scattered personal letters. Subject files concern various organizations, individuals and events related to Slivka's work and interests. Among the writings are manuscripts, notes, and research materials for her book about Peter Voulkos; also included are shorter writings on a variety of topics, poems, 2 diaries, lectures and talks. There are many interviews with craftspeople and artists conducted by Slivka and others, some undertaken as research for articles. Photographs include views of Slivka, craftspeople she observed when traveling abroad, and artwork.

20.8 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 7081361

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Slivka, David, 1913-

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Voulkos, Peter, 1924-2002

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Slivka, Rose

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zk5hrb (person)

Rose Slivka founded Craft International magazine which was published by the Craft and Folk Art Museum, New York, N.Y. (now Museum of Art and Design) from 1981-1988. From the description of Craft International magazine records, 1981-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 297147989 Rose Slivka (1919-2004) founded Craft International magazine in 1980. From the description of Craft International magazine records, 1981-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 636358197 ...