Department of Publications collection on proposed David Smith monograph, 1957-1974.

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Department of Publications collection on proposed David Smith monograph, 1957-1974.

1957-1974

https://www.moma.org/research-and-learning/archives/finding-aids/DSmithf

Records and documents from MoMA's Department of Publications related to a planned, but never published, monograph about the American sculptor David Smith (1906-1965), to be titled David Smith by David Smith. The book was originally conceived as primarily Smith's own writings and photographs edited by Cleve Gray, with contributions by MoMA staff members and others (see Historical Note for details of the planned publication). The collection includes correspondence among the Department of Publications and other MoMA staff members, and with the contributors during the book's planning and aftermath; photo reproductions of the book's mock-up by Gray; extensive catalogue entries and correspondence with individual and institutional owners of Smith works compiled by Rosalind Krauss; various drafts of William Berkson's chronology of Smith's life, with his accompanying correspondence and research notes; photocopies of Frank O'Hara's contributions to exhibitions of Smith's work at MoMA, and information on a televised interview he conducted with Smith; as well as extensive photographic documentation of Smith and his works, including images by Dan Budnik, Eliot Elisofon, Alexander Liberman, Ugo Mulas, and Smith himself.

13 linear ft. (13 5" manuscript boxes, 2 4X6" card boxes, 1 16x20" flat box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8187598

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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