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George Cohen papers, 1943-1980

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Series 1:Correspondence, 1943-1980
0.1 Linear feet
Box 1

Correspondence is with colleagues concerning Cohen's teaching career, and material related to exhibitions he participated in.
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Correspondence, undated
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1
Correspondence, 1943-1969
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2
Correspondence, 1973
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3
Correspondence, 1974
1
4
Correspondence, 1975
1
5
Correspondence, 1976
1
6
Correspondence, 1977
1
7
Correspondence, 1978
1
8
Correspondence, 1979
1
9
Correspondence, 1980
1
10
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Series 2:Teaching Files, 1948-1979
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Box 1

Teaching materials include outlines and notes for courses taught by Cohen, "Blues-New Orleans to Bop" Jazz lecture, and a "Teaching the Student-Artist" interview series in which Cohen is interviewed by prominent educators.
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Film Courses, 1970-1979
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11
Art of the 60s, undated
1
12
Art 13, 1963-1966
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13
"Communication" Lecture, undated
1
14
Advanced Placement in Art, 1967-1970
1
15-16
Pop Art, 1949-1962
1
17
Jazz Music, Smith College, 1948-1949
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18
Art Schools and Art Education, circa 1966
1
19
Jazz Lecture Notes, "Blues-New Orleans to Bop", undated
1
20
"Portrait of the Artist", 1968
1
21-22
Notes on Painters, undated
1
23
Miscellaneous, 1967-1975
1
24
"Teaching the Student Artist": Interview with David Aronson, 1962 March 26
1 Sound tape reel
1
25
1
"Teaching the Student Artist": Interview with Bernard Chaet, 1962 March 26
1 Sound tape reel
1
25
2
"Teaching the Student Artist": Interview with Joseph Hodgson, 1962 March 27
1 Sound tape reel
1
26
1
"Teaching the Student Artist": Interview with Lawrence Kupferman, 1962 March 29
1 Sound tape reel
1
26
2
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Series 3:Professional Activity Files, 1957-1976
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Box 1, FC 4-6

Material includes a resume, financial records, exhibition files for various galleries, two film reels depicting the installation of artwork by other artists for exhibitions, and a filmed interview with Cohen conducted by Nathan Knobler.
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Resume, circa 1976
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27
Financial Records, 1962-1969
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28
Angeleski Gallery, 1960-1962
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29
Ward-Nasse Gallery, 1967-1974
1
30
Whitman College, 1969-1970
1
31
Amateur Films: "Artist and Fabricator" Exhibition, 1975
1 Film reel
Super 8 mm
Film depicts a group of people installing a red sculpture outside a building.
Note on Container: "Artist and Fabricator"; Installation of sculpture by Robert Murray - Commissioned by Univ. of Mass. Sept. 1975; for plaza area of Fine Arts Center Amherst, Mass. In addition, several other pieces of metal sculpture fabricated by Lippincott, New Haven, Conn. are shown in exhibit of works show in various sites of fine arts bldg. Artists in order of works seen in film. rbt. Murray - George Sugerman - Louise Nevelson - Claes Oldenburg - James Rosati - Ellsworth Kelly
On container box: RICHARD HUNT WELDING A METAL PIECE OF SCUPLTURE. - PLACE: HILLYER GALLERY SMITH COLLEGE 300 FT. OF KODACHROME Super 8 mm FILM PHOTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE COHEN; MADE BY GEORGE COHEN (UNEDITED).
FC 4
Amateur Film: Richard Hunt Welding Sculpture, circa 1969
1 Film reel
Super 8 mm
Begins with a large box shipped from Richard Hunt to Hillyer Gallery, and shows Hunt at work welding the shipment of metal pieces together.
Note on Container: Richard Hunt welding a metal piece of sculpture. Place: Hillyer Gallery Smith College
On container box: RICHARD HUNT WELDING A METAL PIECE OF SCUPLTURE. - PLACE: HILLYER GALLERY SMITH COLLEGE 300 FT. OF KODACHROME Super 8 mm FILM PHOTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE COHEN; MADE BY GEORGE COHEN (UNEDITED).
FC 5
Interview of George Cohen for Television, circa 1961
1 Film reel
16 mm
George Cohen being interviewed by Nathan Knobler while sitting in front of a piece of artwork.
Note on Container: Filmed interview of George Cohen by Nathan Knobler Chairman-Dept. of Art Univ. of Conn. One man exhibition by George Cohen.
Note on Can: Property of George Cohen Art dep. This interview by Nathan Knobler was filmed for television broadcast.
On container box: FILMED INTERVIEW OF GEORGE COHEN BY NATHAN KNOBLER CHAIRMAN-DEPT. OF ART. UNIV. OF CONN. STORRS, CONN. ONE-MAN EXHIBITION BY GEORGE COHEN. On can: PROPERTY OF GEORGE COHEN ART DEPT. THIS INTERVIEW BY NATHAN KNOBLER WAS FILMED FOR TELEVISION BROADCAST. 31B4
FC 6
Miscellaneous, 1957-1968
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32-33
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Series 4:Printed Material, 1945-1980
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Boxes 1-2

Material includes clippings, exhibition catalogs, and magazine contributions regarding Cohen as well as material related to Anne Robb.
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Chicago Institute of Design Course Outline, 1949
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34
Clippings, 1946-1978
1
35
Exhibition Catalogs, 1945-1979
1
36-40
Exhibition Catalogs, 1954-1980
2
1-2
Material on Anne Robb, 1975-1978
2
3
Magazine Contributions, 1947-1965
2
4-5
Miscellaneous, 1958-1979
2
6
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Series 5:Photographs, 1947-1977
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Box 2, OV 3

Photographs include photos of George Cohen, photos of his artwork, Cohen at work in his studio, and slides of Cohen teaching.
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George Cohen, 1948-1977
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7
George Cohen, undated
3
Artwork, 1947-1960
2
8
Miscellaneous, 1948
2
9
Slides, Miscellaneous, circa 1965
2
10

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