Samella S. Lewis papers.

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Samella S. Lewis papers.

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The collection consists of the papers of Samella Lewis including writings, correspondence, printed material, subject files, photographs, slides, and audiovisual material. The collection also includes the papers of Richmond Barthé, an African American artist and the subject of a book by Lewis, Barthé: His Life in Art, published in 2009.

46 linear ft. (46 boxes and 2 oversized paper (OP))

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7951922

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Barthé, Richmond, 1901-1989

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Born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; entered Chicago Art Institute in 1924; successful sculptor whose works are displayed in several prominent collections. From the description of Collection, 1927-1980. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 17165010 B. 1901 d. 1989. From the description of Richmond Barthe artist file. (Whitney Museum of American Art). WorldCat record id: 228432677 ...

Lewis, Samella S.

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Samella S. Lewis (1924- ), African American artist, author, and educator. She received her B.A. at Hampton University and her M.A. and PhD in fine arts and art history at Ohio State University. She has taught at Florida A&M University, State University of New York, and Scripps College. Lewis is the founder of the International Review of African American Art and the Museum of African American Arts. From the description of Samella S. Lewis papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 660...