Series 2 | A Finding Aid to the Avis Berman research material on art and artists, 1976-2007 | Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution | Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

Research Material, circa 1980-1985

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Interview with Romare Bearden and Avis Berman (1980 July 31), circa 1980

6 Sound cassettes

Two of the sound cassettes are original, Tape 1 and 2.

Berman's interview of painter Romare Bearden was conducted 1980 July 31 in Bearden's studio, Long Island City, New York. Bearden discusses his mural commissions; his youth; his time in Paris; working out of the blues tradition; the influence of the South; and changes in his work. He recalls Constantin Brancusi, Jacob Lawrence, Henri Matisse, Duke Ellington, Stuart Davis, and others.

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Select: Interview with Romare Bearden and Avis Berman (1980 July 31), circa 1980 6 Sound cassettesTwo of the sound cassettes are original, Tape 1 and 2. Scope and Contents Berman's interview of painter Romare Bearden was conducted 1980 July 31 in Bearden's studio, Long Island City, New York. Bearden discusses his mural commissions; his youth; his time in Paris; working out of the blues tradition; the influence of the South; and changes in his work. He recalls Constantin Brancusi, Jacob Lawrence, Henri Matisse, Duke Ellington, Stuart Davis, and others.

Research Material, circa 1977

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Interview with Adelyn Breeskin and Avis Berman (1976 Sept. 8 and Nov. 2) Transcript, circa 1976

Breeskin speaks of her educational background; working at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum; her early interest in reading and illustrated books; her role as Curator of Prints and Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art; the Sadie May, Claghorn, Garrett, and Cone Collections; the financial management of the Baltimore Museum of Art; the Venice Biennale, 1960; and her research concerning Mary Cassatt and Romaine Brooks. She recalls Katherine B. Child, Claribel and Etta Cone, William Ivins, Jr., Gertrude Stein, Alicie B. Toklas and others.

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Select: Interview with Adelyn Breeskin and Avis Berman (1976 Sept. 8 and Nov. 2) Transcript, circa 1976 Scope and Contents Breeskin speaks of her educational background; working at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Museum; her early interest in reading and illustrated books; her role as Curator of Prints and Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art; the Sadie May, Claghorn, Garrett, and Cone Collections; the financial management of the Baltimore Museum of Art; the Venice Biennale, 1960; and her research concerning Mary Cassatt and Romaine Brooks. She recalls Katherine B. Child, Claribel and Etta Cone, William Ivins, Jr., Gertrude Stein, Alicie B. Toklas and others.

Interview with James Foster and Avis Berman Regarding Aldelyn Breeskin (1976 Dec. 10) Transcript, circa 1976

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Interview with Gertrude Rosenthal and Avis Berman Regarding Aldelyn Breeskin (1977 Jan. 14) Transcript, circa 1977

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Select: Interview with Gertrude Rosenthal and Avis Berman Regarding Aldelyn Breeskin (1977 Jan. 14) Transcript, circa 1977

Howard Chandler Christy, circa 1990

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Marisol (Escobar), circa 1983

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Chaim Gross, Interview with Chaim Gross and Avis Berman, Audio Recording (1981 Mar. 7), circa 1981

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Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

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Select: Chaim Gross, Interview with Chaim Gross and Avis Berman, Audio Recording (1981 Mar. 7), circa 1981 2 Sound cassettes Conditions Governing Use Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Geoffrey Holder, circa 1984-1985

Includes one sound cassette, a conversation with Geoffrey Holder, Carmen de Lavallade, and Avis Berman (1984 Dec. 27).

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Select: Geoffrey Holder, circa 1984-1985 Includes one sound cassette, a conversation with Geoffrey Holder, Carmen de Lavallade, and Avis Berman (1984 Dec. 27).

Research Material, circa 1982-1987

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Interview with Jacob Lawrence and Avis Berman (1982 July 30 and Aug. 4), Audio Recording and Transcript, circa 1983

Includes seven sound cassettes in folder 17, the original on three sound cassettes.

Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

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Select: Interview with Jacob Lawrence and Avis Berman (1982 July 30 and Aug. 4), Audio Recording and Transcript, circa 1983 Includes seven sound cassettes in folder 17, the original on three sound cassettes. Conditions Governing Use Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Jacob Lawrence in Conversation with Avis Berman, "Sunday at the MET" (1983 Feb. 6) Audio Recording, 1983

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Select: Jacob Lawrence in Conversation with Avis Berman, "Sunday at the MET" (1983 Feb. 6) Audio Recording, 1983 1 Sound cassette Conditions Governing Use Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Research Material, circa 1980s

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Research Material, circa 1980s

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Interview with Mary Miss and Avis Berman (1987 May 19) Sound Recording and Transcript, circa 1987

Includes one sound cassete.

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Select: Interview with Mary Miss and Avis Berman (1987 May 19) Sound Recording and Transcript, circa 1987 Includes one sound cassete.

Interview with Mary Miss and Avis Berman (1989 June 20) Sound Recording, circa 1987

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Select: Interview with Mary Miss and Avis Berman (1989 June 20) Sound Recording, circa 1987 1 Sound cassette

Reuben Nakian, Interview with Reuben Nakian and Avis Berman (1981 April 1) Audio Recording, circa 1981

2 Sound cassettes

One sound cassette is original; one is a duplicate.

Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

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Select: Reuben Nakian, Interview with Reuben Nakian and Avis Berman (1981 April 1) Audio Recording, circa 1981 2 Sound cassettesOne sound cassette is original; one is a duplicate. Conditions Governing Use Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Avis Berman. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Maxfield Parrish, circa 1979

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Helen Farr Sloan, Interview with Helen Farr Sloan and Avis Berman (1988 July 17), circa 1988

2 Sound cassettes

One cassette is original; one is a duplicate.

The interview with Helen Farr Sloan, widow of painter John Sloan, was conducted by Berman on 1988 July 17 for an audience at the Delaware Art Museum.

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Select: Helen Farr Sloan, Interview with Helen Farr Sloan and Avis Berman (1988 July 17), circa 1988 2 Sound cassettesOne cassette is original; one is a duplicate. Scope and Contents The interview with Helen Farr Sloan, widow of painter John Sloan, was conducted by Berman on 1988 July 17 for an audience at the Delaware Art Museum.

Raphael Soyer, circa 1979-1985

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Series 2: Artists and Art Workers Files, circa 1976-1990

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Series 2: Artists and Art Workers Files, circa 1976-1990 1.2 Linear feet Box 1-2

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Series 2: Artists and Art Workers Files, circa 1976-1990

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