Jane Sabersky papers, 1940-1977

Collection Information

Size: 0.5 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of art historian Jane Sabersky measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1940 to 1977. Focusing on Sabersky's personal and professional relationships with art historians and artists including Eugene Berman, the papers include correspondence and photographs. Also found are scattered poems by Josef Albers and drawings by Curt Valentin.

Biographical/Historical Note

Jane Sabersky (1911-1983) was an art historian and curator in New York City, New York. Born in Munich, Germany, Jane emigrated to the United States in 1939 and served as assistant to dealer Curt Valentin. Later, she was the assistant director for the Department of Circulating Exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art.

Provenance

Jane Sabersky donated her papers to the Archives of American Art from 1974 to 1981.

Language Note

The collection is in English and German.

Funding Note

Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.