Paul F. Keene papers

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Paul F. Keene papers

circa 1940-1987

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This microfilm collection of the papers of African American painter and educator Paul F. Keene consists of correspondence regarding Keene's application for the Whitney Fellowship, Mr. Whitney's purchase of a painting, and a letter from Humbert Howard regarding an award and exhibition of Keene's painting at the Pyramid Club; diplomas; and painting inventories. Also included is a scrapbook containing portraits of Keene as a student, his time in Paris, and of his exhibitions, as well as a letter from the Whitney regarding an exhibition. Photographs and printed material are also included in the collection. Photographs depict Keene's paintings; family; students at Tyler; Keene and fellow artists in front of Galerie Huit in Paris; Keene's apartment; friends in Paris and Haiti; and Keene teaching at Philadelphia College of Art.

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Keene, Paul F., Jr., 1920-

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Keene, Paul F., 1920, Afro-American painter of Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Oral history interview with Paul Keene, 1990 Apr. 23 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646399359 Afro-American painter; Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Oral history interview with Paul Keene, 1990 Apr. 23 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78482464 Painter, art instructor; Philadelphia, Pa. African-Ame...