Scope and Contents
The James Goodman Gallery records measure 47.8 linear feet and date from 1958-2020. The records document all aspects of the gallery's operation from its founding in Buffalo in 1958 up until Goodman's death in 2019 and the closure of the gallery in 2020. The records include extensive correspondence with artists, clients, and institutions; inventory cards (by date and artist); records of works purchased and sold by the gallery; exhibition checklists; copies of certificates of authenticity; insurance appraisal; exhibition announcements, catalogues, and other gallery publications; and photographic materials. Also included are Goodman's datebooks, planners, and address books, and a small number of personal documents, including notes and texts of speeches delivered by Goodman on various occasions.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 2023 by the James Goodman Gallery via Patricia Tompkins, vice-president.
Processing Information
The collection has not been processed.