How to Use This Collection
Exploring the Collection
This collection has a finding aid which allows users to navigate to specific parts of the collection. To explore this collection, use either the expandable links in the sidebar or through the container inventory located in the Contents and Arrangement. Digitized materials will be indicated with the icon.
A PDF of the entire finding aid can be found on the Overview page.
Requesting Materials
You can request an appointment to view materials in the Washington, D.C. reading room or to receive reproductions. Requests can be made as you navigate through the collection on either the series description page (found through Contents and Arrangement) or on individual folders.
Alternative Forms Available
The papers of John D. Graham in the Archives of American Art were digitized in 2008. The bulk of Graham's papers have been scanned and total 13475 images.
Materials that generally have not been scanned include photographs of works of art (except installation views), card files of handwritten essays for which there are typed versions, bank statements, and stocks and tax files.
Material lent for microfilming is available on 35mm microfilm reel 5049 at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
The collection has been digitized and is available online via the Archives of American Art website.
Restrictions on Use
Reel 5049: Museum of Modern Art, NY: John Graham Notebooks: Authorization to publish, quote or reproduce requires written permission from the Museum of Modern Art. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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How to Cite This Collection
John D. Graham papers, 1799-1988, bulk 1890-1961. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Digitization Note
The papers of John Graham in the Archives of American Art were digitized in 2008. The bulk of Graham's papers have been scanned and total 13,474 images.