Nan Rosenthal papers, circa 1940-2013

This subseries includes files pertaining to Rosenthal's book Robert Rauschenberg, published in 1990; the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Combines (2005) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and other projects and research relating to Rauschenberg. Items relating to the book include images and image lists; manuscript drafts and notes; and a proposal. Items relating to the exhibition include an audio guide, correspondence, writings, and video and sound recordings of lectures and panels associated with the exhibition. The exhibition audio guide and recordings of lectures and panels are in born digital form. Other material found in this subseries includes correspondence, printed and photographic material, sound and video recordings, a seminar, and writings.

Several dozen interviews are also found here, both with Rauschenberg, and friends and colleagues. Interviews were conducted by Rosenthal and others, and are sound recordings and transcripts. Other notable interviewees include Bob Breer, Carolyn Brown, Tricia Brown, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Billy Klüver, Gordon Mumma, Yvonne Rainer, and Sue Weil.

Additionally, one file relates to Rauschenberg's memorial, and includes a digital video recording and digital slide presentation. Extensive research material is also filed here, including chronologically arranged published articles about Rauschenberg, dating from 1950s-2000s (photocopies date from 1980s-2000s). Also included in the research material is published statements and interviews, catalogs, bibliographies, and sound and video recordings.