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  4. 4.1: Writings by Spero, 1950-2003

Nancy Spero papers, 1940s-2009

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4.1: Writings by Spero, 1950-2003

Writings by Spero include a variety of notes and artist's statements. Talks and panel discussions are documented in notes, texts, and video recordings. There are published versions of articles about the Whitney Museum's treatment of women artists, Spero's efforts to pursue her career while raising a family, and other topics. In addition, there are published versions of forewords to a small book about Cesarini Sforza and the catalog of an exhibition for which Spero was the sole juror.
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Articles, Published Versions, 1971-1978
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Articles, Published Versions, 1987-1994
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Catalog and Juror Statements, 1991, 1993
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Notes, circa 1960s-circa 2000s
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Poem, 1950
Typed poem "The Jew" possibly by Spero.
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Statements, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
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Statements, 1966-1979
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Statements, 1980-1985
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Statements, 1986-1989
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Statements, 1990-2003
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Statement for Alessandra Mammì, circa 2000s
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Statements, Published Versions, 1988, 1991
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Talks and Panel Discussions, circa 1981-circa 1990s
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Talks and Panel Discussions, Video Recordings, circa 1973-1990s
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"Women in Art" Panel Discussion Moderated by Nancy Spero, 1973
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Media label reads: "Women in Art, Reel #1, Reel #2, N Spero moderator 1973"
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Tape #2 Conversation w/Students, circa 1990s
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Media label reads: "Tape #2 conversation w/students"
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Nancy Spero Talk with Robert Storr and Book Signing Event, circa 1990s
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Media label reads: "Irene's. Nancy Spero in Banner + Book + [tel K] w/Robert Storr"
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Nancy Responding to Lamson in Spain Panel Discussion, 1991 January
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Media label reads: "Nancy responding to Lamson in Spain Jan/91"
Video recording of panel discussion in which Nancy Spero and the panelists discuss the Richard Serra "Tilted Arc" controversy and related issues.
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