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Judith Weinshall Liberman papers, circa 1940-2003

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Series 1: Biographical Material , circa 1940-2003
1.1 Linear feet
Box 1-2, 9-10

This series includes a few folders on Liberman's family history dating back to the 16th century; a collection of papers and material that Liberman compiled regarding the history of her life and artwork; a record of the art Liberman donated; and a few interviews and lectures discussing Liberman's life and career.
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Family History, circa 1940-2003, undated
1
1-2
Family History, circa 1940-2003
1
3
Academic Record, circa 1946-2003
1
4
Academic Record, 1947-1989
1
5
Tel Aviv School of Law and Economics Calendar, 1954-1955
1
6
Assorted Resumes and Related Materials, circa 1960-2003
1
7
Art Scrapbook, I, 1954-1976
9
3
Art Scrapbook, II-III, 1996-2001
10
1-2
History of Liberman's Art and Life, circa 2003
1
8-11
"Looking Back," Miscellaneous Artist Timetable and Statements, circa 1994-2003
1
12
Donated Art, circa 1989-2003
1
13-17
Audio Cassette Tapes Regarding Liberman's Art, Memo, circa 2003
1
18
Interview on WBUR; Sounds from Show at Gallery of World Art, circa 1973
1 Sound cassette
1
19
"My Art Development", 1977
1 Sound cassette
1
20
Talk to Solomon Schecter School, 1990
3 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
1
21
"Conversations About My Life", 1992
2 Sound cassettes
2
1
Interview and Lecture for Decordova Show, 1994
2 Sound cassettes
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2
2
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Series 2: Writings , circa 1947-2003
14 Folders
Box 2

Included in this series are edited manuscripts, drafts of plays and short stories, a bound compilation of poems, and a book written in Hebrew on public law authored by Liberman in 1954. In addition, there is a published copy of Liberman's children's book, The Bird's Last Song, along with recordings of interviews on the book as well as writings and talks on illustrated children's books in general.
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"Miriam's Diary", 1947-1960
2
3-5
"Victory Song", 1949
2
6
Book on Public International Law, 1955
2
7
"The Bird's Last Song", 1976
2
8
"The Bird's Last Song," Lecture at National League of American Pen Women; Mason Rice School Talk with Kids, 1976-1977
3 Sound cassettes
2
9
The Effects of Book Illustrations on Children, undated
2
10
Collection of Statements on Work and Related Writings, circa 1985-2003
2
11
"Ice Cream Snow", circa 1993
2
12
"Attachment", undated
2
13
Poems, undated
2
14
"Poor Girl," Draft, undated
2
15
"Selma Green", undated
2
16
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Series 3: Art Projects , 1987-2003
4.5 Linear feet
Box 2-6, 9

This series includes images, reproductions, audio and visual recordings correspondence, artist's statements, and narratives describing the process of numerous series that Liberman worked on throughout her career. The bulk of this series covers Liberman's famed Holocaust Wall Hangings, and includes papers and audio and visual recordings related to the creation of the art, the series' catalog, informational video, and book, Holocaust Wall Hangings (2002).
This series is arranged as 2 subseries
  • 3.1: Holocaust Wall Hangings, 1988-2003
  • 3.2: Other Works, 1987-2003

3.1: Holocaust Wall Hangings, 1988-2003

Description Container
Early Materials, 1988-1995
2
17
Sketches and Notes, 1989-1993
2
18
Reviews and Reproductions, 1990-2003
2
19
Show Notifications , circa 1995
2
20
Panel Discussion at Jewish Community Center, 1990
1 Sound cassettes (microcassette)
2
21
"Good Morning Israel," Israel T.V., 1992
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
2
22-23
Show Opening at Mishka Le'Omanut, Ein Harod, Israel, 1992
1 Sound cassette
3
1
Show Opening, Comments, and Talk to Volunteers, Yad Vashem, Israel, 1992
3 Sound cassettes
3
2
Show at Yad Vashem, Israel, 1992
6 Videocassettes (VHS)
3
3-8
Slide Talk at Tivon, Israel, 1993
1 Sound cassette
3
9
Show Opening at University of Connecticut, 1995
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
3
10-11
Florida Radio Interview, 1999
1 Sound cassette
3
12
Preparation for Cleveland Talk, 2003
1 Sound cassette
3
13
Show Opening at Temple-Tifeth, Israel; Dedication of the Hanaver-Myers Gallery, 2003
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
4
1
Catalog, 1992
4
2
Catalog, Correspondence, circa 1992
4
3
Catalog, Drafts, circa 1992
4
4
Catalog, Layouts, circa 1992
4
5-6
Catalog, Plate Sizes for Reproductions, circa 1992
4
7
Catalog, Uncut Plates, Circa 1992
4
8
Catalog, Fabric Samples Taken For Printing, 1992
9
1
Catalog, Original Print for Catalog Cover, 1992
9
2
Video Documentary, Holocaust Wall Hangings, History, 1994-1998
4
9-10
Video Documentary, Holocaust Wall Hangings, 1994-1996
5 Videocassettes (VHS)
Production tapes including unedited camera tapes and interview with co-producer Bob Lewis.
4
11-15
Video Documentary, Holocaust Wall Hangings, 1995-1996
5 Videocassettes (VHS)
1 Videocassettes (Betacam)
2 Sound cassettes
Production tapes including unedited camera tapes, narration, and music.
5
2-7
Book, 2002
5
8
Book, History, 2001-2002
5
9-11
Book, Annotations to the Wall Hangings on History and Art, circa 2000-2001
5
12
Book, Printed Mentions, 2003
5
13
Book, Reviews, circa 2003
5
14

3.2: Other Works, 1987-2003

Description Container
Major Series, circa 1988-2003
6
1
Holocaust Bibliographical Notebook, circa 1987-2002
6
2
The Holocaust Paintings, Institute for Holocaust Studies, Haifa, Israel, 1988
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
6
3-4
The Holocaust Paintings, Interview, WHSH, 1989
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
6
5-6
The Holocaust Paintings, Interview, Newton News, 1996
2 Videocassettes (VHS)
6
7-8
The Holocaust Paintings, Interview, "At the Library" with Beth Purcell, 1996
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
6
9
The Holocaust Paintings and Self Portraits of a Holocaust Artist, New England Biolabs, 1997
1 Sound cassette
File includes artist's statement and insurance papers from show at New England Biolabs.
6
10
The Holocaust Paintings, 1999
1 Sound cassette
6
11
Mankind, 10 Major Series, circa 2001
6
12-13
Jewish Wall Hangings, Sketches and Notes, circa 2003
6
14
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Series 4: Printed Material , circa 1972-2003
8 Folders
Boxes 7, 9

Included are exhibition and show announcements and ephemera, reviews of Liberman's shows and art, mentions of Liberman in miscellaneous printed material, and a copy of the 1987 Boston University Law Review which was dedicated to Liberman's husband, Bob Liberman.
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Exhibitions and Events, Announcements and Brochures, circa 1972-2003
7
1-5
Reviews and Materials on Liberman's Shows, circa 1973-2003
7
6
Publicity, 1978-2002
7
7
Boston University Law Review, "Tribute to Professor Robert Liberman", 1987
7
8
Warde-Nasse, Salon Exhibition Catalog, 1972-1977
9
1-2
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Series 5: Photographs , circa 1960-2003
1 Linear foot
Box 7-8

This series is composed of files of loose photographs, photographic albums, and slides that are arranged by both chronology and project. Although mostly images of her work only, there are a few candid snapshots of Liberman posing with her work, during a video shoot, and giving an exhibit tour.
For more pictures of Liberman, see also Series 1: Biographical.
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Timetable of Liberman's Art, 1965-1999, circa 2003
7
9
Assorted Slides, I-IV, circa 1980-2003
7
10-16
Assorted Slides of Serious Work, circa 1996
7
17
Assorted Slides of Work, circa 1996
7
18
Assorted Slides for Artist's Cards, circa 1999
7
19
Early Work, circa 1960-1970
7
20
Ceramic Works, circa 1985-1986, circa 2001
7
21
Ceramics and Mosaics, circa 1985-1986
8
1
Holocaust Paintings Series, circa 1987-2000, undated
8
2
Selection from Holocaust Paintings, circa 1987-2000, undated
8
3
Assorted Slides of Self Portraits of a Holocaust Artist and Holocaust Paintings , circa 1997
8
4
Holocaust Wall Hangings, circa 1988-2002, undated
8
5-6
Homo Sapiens, circa 1996
8
7-8
Assorted Slides, Self Portraits of a Holocaust Artist, circa 1997
8
9
Self Portraits of Holocaust Artist, circa 1997
8
10
Video Shoot and Exhibitions, circa 1988-1992
8
11

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  • To request an appointment to view materials, make your selections using the checkboxes and click the "Reading Room" button. Please note, you will receive the full box.
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