Dorothy Block papers

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Dorothy Block papers

1925-1985

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The scattered papers of painter Dorothy Block measure 0.7 linear feet and date from 1925 to 1982. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, photographs of Block and of works of art, printed material, a mixed media scrapbook, sketches, and writings. Also found are clippings and a photo of the artwork of Louis Keila, Block's uncle.

0.7 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 7526128

Archives of American Art

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Kaldis, Aristodimos, 1899-1979

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Von Schlegell, William, 1877-1950.

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Freilich, Michael Leon, 1912-1975.

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Keila, Louis, 1883-1954.

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Lawrence, Jacob, 1917-2000

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Art Students League (New York, N.Y.)

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Art school. Organized in 1875 by students as a revolt against the National Academy of Design school. From the description of Art Students League records, 1875-1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122565877 ...

Block, Dorothy, 1904-1984

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Painter; New York, N.Y. From the description of Dorothy Block papers, 1920-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 756820994 From the description of Dorothy Block papers, 1920-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80938595 From the description of Dorothy Block papers, 1920-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 435526887 ...

Grotz, Dorothy

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Federal Art Project

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The FAP projects included a broad range of events and activities which generated the various publications and materials found in the central files of the general subject series. ART FOR THE MILLIONS was a publication project about the accomplishments of the FAP consisting of a series of articles by Project workers. In addition to creating work for artists, the FAP sought to increase art appreciation as well as art sales among the general public. In doing so it devised a plan which created Nation...