Series 2 : Correspondence , 1973-2013
1.2 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2
Professional correspondence concerns exhibitions, sales, loans, consignments, donations of artwork for fundraising, insurance, reproduction rights, publication permissions, panel discussions, symposia, visiting artist and summers school appointments. Also included are letters of recommendation written on behalf of colleagues and students.
The majority of the personal correspondence consists of letters from Semmel's long time partner, novelist David Markson. Also included are photocopies of reviews and portions of Markson's published writings – some annotated or inscribed – a letter from his daughter, Johanna, paperback book covers from several of his novels, and the program from his memorial service. There are few letters from José Antonio Nieto with whom Semmel also had a personal relationship. Other correspondence is with tenants who sublet Semmel's loft at various times, and the management company for her apartment. Letters to Semmel concern her will, estate planning, taxes, and real estate owned by a relative; also found are a few letters of a purely social nature from friends. Copies of letters sent by her are about jury duty, problems with her retirement account, a parking ticket and similar subjects. Also found is a color photocopy of a holiday card sent by Joan Semmel and John Hardy featuring Hardy's illustration of the two of them painting.
Correspondence is arranged by year.
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Professional Correspondence, 1973-1980, undated
Select: Professional Correspondence, 1973-1980, undated
Professional Correspondence, 1990-2013
Select: Professional Correspondence, 1990-2013
Personal Correspondence, 1984-2013, undated
Select: Personal Correspondence, 1984-2013, undated
Personal Correspondence – David Markson (Undated), circa 1981-circa 2010
Select: Personal Correspondence – David Markson (Undated), circa 1981-circa 2010
Personal Correspondence – David Markson, 1981-1985
Select: Personal Correspondence – David Markson, 1981-1985
Personal Correspondence – David Markson, 1986-1989
Select: Personal Correspondence – David Markson, 1986-1989
Personal Correspondence – David Markson, 1990-2010
Select: Personal Correspondence – David Markson, 1990-2010
Personal Correspondence – José Antonio Nieto, 1974-2007, undated
Select: Personal Correspondence – José Antonio Nieto, 1974-2007, undated
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