Subseries 2.8 | A Finding Aid to the Morris Louis and Morris Louis Estate papers, circa 1910s-2007, bulk 1965-2000 | Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution | Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

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2.8: Project Files , 1966-2007

Project files are found for the Morris Louis catalogue raisonne; three film projects by Robert Pierce Productions, including "Morris Louis: Radiant Zones," "Pictures to an Exhibition," and "Morris Louis"; a NET Program, "The New Abstraction: Morris Louis & Kenneth Noland"; a WETA-TV documentary on Morris Louis; a film associated with the "Morris Louis Now" exhibition; and the Anita Faatz interviews of 27 artists talking about Morris Louis.

2.8.1: Catalogue Raisonne Project Files, 1966-1986

The catalogue raisonne project files contain twenty years of documentation and correspondence relating to the creation of Morris Louis: The Complete Paintings (A Catalogue Raisonne), compiled and written by Diane Upright Headley. Files document interviews, extensive research, and a final exhibition in 1985 at the Andre Emmerich Gallery to honor the completed Morris Louis catalogue raisonne. The publication is not found in the records.

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Catalogue Raisonne Project Files, 1966-1986	15 32-38	Select: Catalogue Raisonne Project Files, 1966-1986

2.8.2: Robert Pierce Productions Film Projects, 1975-2001

Robert Pierce Productions film projects include documentation and interview transcripts for three film projects: "Morris Louis: Radiant Zones," "Pictures to an Exhibition," and "Morris Louis." No original video or film is found here.

The "Morris Louis: Radiant Zones" was a 25 minute documentary completed in 1986. Although ultimately produced by Robert Pierce Productions, the film project originally began in 1979 in Australia and was funded by the Australian Film Commission. In 1985 it was agreed that the 16mm print would be transferred and non-theatrically exhibited at the Fort Worth Art Museum in the United States, and curated by Diane Upright Headley.

2.8.3: NET Program, "The New Abstraction: Morris Louis & Kenneth Noland" , 1966

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Interview Transcript, Marcella Brenner, 1966	16 13	Select: Interview Transcript, Marcella Brenner, 1966
Interview/Program Transcript, Clement Greenberg, Marcella Brenner, Helen Jacobson, Helen Frankenthaler, and Kenneth Noland, 1966	16 14	Select: Interview/Program Transcript, Clement Greenberg, Marcella Brenner, Helen Jacobson, Helen Frankenthaler, and Kenneth Noland, 1966
Interview Transcript, Helen Jacobson, 1966	16 15	Select: Interview Transcript, Helen Jacobson, 1966

2.8.4: WETA-TV Documentary on Morris Louis , 1986

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Interview Transcript, Marcella Brenner, 1986	16 16	Select: Interview Transcript, Marcella Brenner, 1986

2.8.5: Film project, "Morris Louis Now" , 2007

Found here are the video cassettes for the never fully realized film "Morris Louis Now." The film was produced and directed by Mark Muheim, Muheim Motion Pictures, for Marcella Brenner in 2007. Footage was captured at the High Museum of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

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"Morris Louis Now," Hirshhorn Museum, 2007 3 Videocassettes (BetacamSP) Duplicates of HDCAM 3 Videocassettes (HDCam)	16 17	Select: "Morris Louis Now," Hirshhorn Museum, 2007 3 Videocassettes (BetacamSP)Duplicates of HDCAM3 Videocassettes (HDCam)
"Morris Louis Now," High Museum, 2007 2 Videocassettes (BetacamSP) Duplicates of HDCAM 1 Videocassettes (HDCam)	16 21	Select: "Morris Louis Now," High Museum, 2007 2 Videocassettes (BetacamSP)Duplicates of HDCAM1 Videocassettes (HDCam)

2.8.6: Anita Faatz Interviews, 1970-1976

Between 1970-1971 Anita Faatz interviewed 27 artists for a project requested and initiated by Marcella Brenner in 1969. The purpose was to capture recollections and memories of Morris Louis by those who knew him before too much time had passed after his death. The Anita Faatz interview files include project documentation, correspondence, and interviews with 27 individuals on 23 sound cassettes. Most interviews include transcripts.

Of note are interviews with Clement Greenberg, Helen Frankenthaler, Kenneth Noland, Marcella Brenner, Andre Emmerich, Lawrence and William Rubin, and others.

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Project Documentation, 1971	17 1	Select: Project Documentation, 1971
Correspondence , 1974-1976	17 2	Select: Correspondence , 1974-1976
Sophia Bloom Interview, 1971 2 Sound cassettes No transcript included.	17 3	Select: Sophia Bloom Interview, 1971 2 Sound cassettesNo transcript included.
Stanley A. Blumberg Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette No transcript included.	17 4	Select: Stanley A. Blumberg Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteNo transcript included.
Leonard Bocour and Clement Greenberg Interviews, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 5-6	Select: Leonard Bocour and Clement Greenberg Interviews, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Marcella and Abner Brenner Interviews, 1971 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 7-8	Select: Marcella and Abner Brenner Interviews, 1971 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Betty Carter Interview (transcript), 1970 For sound recording, see Betty Schach Interview, Box 18, Folder 4	17 9	Select: Betty Carter Interview (transcript), 1970 Scope and Contents For sound recording, see Betty Schach Interview, Box 18, Folder 4
Andre Emmerich Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 10-11	Select: Andre Emmerich Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Freda Friedman Interview, 1971 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 12-13	Select: Freda Friedman Interview, 1971 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Clement Greenberg Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 14-15	Select: Clement Greenberg Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Helen Frankenthaler Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 18	Select: Helen Frankenthaler Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Helen Jacobson Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 19-20	Select: Helen Jacobson Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Miriam Jaegerman Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette No transcript included.	17 20	Select: Miriam Jaegerman Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteNo transcript included.
Jeanette Kear and Annie Siegel Interviews, 1970 2 Sound cassettes Includes transcript (Jeanette Kear). For Annie Siegel interview transcript, see Box 18, Folder 11	17 21-22	Select: Jeanette Kear and Annie Siegel Interviews, 1970 2 Sound cassettesIncludes transcript (Jeanette Kear). Scope and Contents For Annie Siegel interview transcript, see Box 18, Folder 11
Sybil Meyersburg Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 23-24	Select: Sybil Meyersburg Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Cornelia Noland Interview, 1971 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	17 25-26	Select: Cornelia Noland Interview, 1971 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Kenneth Noland Interview , 1971 Includes transcript notes only.	17 27	Select: Kenneth Noland Interview , 1971 Scope and Contents Includes transcript notes only.
Liz Whitney Quisgard Interview, 1970-1971 2 Sound cassettes Includes transcript.	17 28-29	Select: Liz Whitney Quisgard Interview, 1970-1971 2 Sound cassettesIncludes transcript.
Lawrence Rubin and William Rubin Interviews, 1971 1 Sound cassette Includes transcripts.	18 1-3	Select: Lawrence Rubin and William Rubin Interviews, 1971 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcripts.
Betty Schach and Betty Carter Interviews, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript (Betty Schach). For Betty Carter Interview transcript, see Box 17, Folder 9	18 4-5	Select: Betty Schach and Betty Carter Interviews, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript (Betty Schach). Scope and Contents For Betty Carter Interview transcript, see Box 17, Folder 9
Charles Schucker Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette Includes transcript.	18 6-7	Select: Charles Schucker Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcript.
Leon Shereshefsky and Pauline Shereshefsky Interviews, 1971 1 Sound cassette Includes transcripts.	18 8-10	Select: Leon Shereshefsky and Pauline Shereshefsky Interviews, 1971 1 Sound cassetteIncludes transcripts.
Annie Siegel Interview (transcript), 1970	18 11	Select: Annie Siegel Interview (transcript), 1970
Ann Spiegel Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassette No transcript included.	18 12	Select: Ann Spiegel Interview, 1970 1 Sound cassetteNo transcript included.
I. S. Weissbrodt Interview, 1971 1 Sound cassette No transcript included.	18 13	Select: I. S. Weissbrodt Interview, 1971 1 Sound cassetteNo transcript included.

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2.8: Project Files , 1966-2007

2.8.1: Catalogue Raisonne Project Files, 1966-1986

2.8.2: Robert Pierce Productions Film Projects, 1975-2001

2.8.3: NET Program, "The New Abstraction: Morris Louis & Kenneth Noland" , 1966

2.8.4: WETA-TV Documentary on Morris Louis , 1986

2.8.5: Film project, "Morris Louis Now" , 2007

2.8.6: Anita Faatz Interviews, 1970-1976

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