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Richard J. Powell papers, 1971-1992

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Series 1: Research and Project Correspondence , 1981-1991
(Box 1; 19 folders)

Correspondence concerning Powell's travels, his research, dissertation, and exhibition planning. Correspondents include Robert Baehr, Sigrid Bondo, Adelyn Breeskin, David C. Driskell, Michel Fabre, Robert Ferris Thompson, ?ystein Hjort, Margo Humphrey, Gregers Krake, Richard A. Long, Torben Lundbæk, Virginia Mecklenburg, Jostein Nerbøvik, Mette Nørredam, James Parker, Jules D. Prown, Kjetil Tandstad, Judith Wilson, Debbie Wood, and Danish and Scandinavian museums and associations.
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Early Correspondence, 1981-1983
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1
Personal Correspondence, 1984-1991
1
2-4
Correspondence regarding William H. Johnson Monograph and Research, 1985-1991
1
5
Correspondence regarding Dissertation, 1986-1988
1
6
Correspondence with Contacts in Denmark and Norway, 1983-1984
1
7
Correspondence regarding Residency Permit in Denmark, 1984
1
8
Correspondence with Contacts in the U.S., 1983-1984
1
9
Correspondence regarding Fulbright Grant, 1983-1985
1
10
Correspondence regarding Lectures in Europe, 1984-1985
1
11
Correspondence regarding Travel Arrangements, 1984-1985
1
12-13
Correspondence regarding Research in Denmark (includes research notes), 1984-1985
1
14
Correspondence regarding Research in Norway (includes research notes), 1984-1985
1
15
Correspondence regarding Research in Sweden (includes research notes), 1985
1
16
Correspondence regarding Research in United States (includes research notes), 1985-1990
1
17
Correspondence regarding Research in South Carolina (includes research notes), 1985-1991
1
18
Correspondence and Proposal for Book and Exhibition, circa 1989
1
19
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Series 2: Travel and Research Journals and Notes , 1984-1985, 1991, undated
(Box 1; 5 folders)

Found are two illustrated research/travel journals containing Powell's comments on Johnson's works of art, related thoughts, slide lists, notes from his lectures at the Sorbonne in Paris, and other experiences dating from July 14 to November 28, 1984, and January 1 to June 20, 1985; two wall calendars, 1984-1985, noting appointments and exhibition openings; a notebook, loose notes and other writings.
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Travel and Research Journals, 1984-1985
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20-21
Research Notebook, circa 1989
1
22
Notes, undated
1
23
Calendars, 1984-1985
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24
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Series 3: Printed Material , 1971-1992, undated
(Box 1; 9 folders)

Found are photocopies of printed materials, as well as magazine and newspaper clippings, and postcards.
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Postcards, undated
1
25
Printed Materials, 1971-1992
1
26-33
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Series 4: Research Files on William H. Johnson , undated
(Box 1; 10 folders)

Research files composed by Powell concerning William H. Johnson and family. Files contain mixed printed materials and numerous photocopies from archival research repositories.
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Research Files, Johnsson, Holcha Krake, 1932-1944, undated
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34
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Correspondence about Mental Condition, 1947-1948, undated
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35
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Correspondence, Disposition of Art, 1950-1959, undated
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36
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Education as Artist, 1921-1925
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37
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Personal Correspondence, 1929-1967, undated
1
38
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Newspaper Reviews, 1930-1947
1
39
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Newspaper Reviews, circa 1930s
1
40
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Exhibition Catalogs, 1980-1991
1
41
Research Files, Johnson, William H., Reviews on Art Exhibits, 1926-1946, undated
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42
Voll, Christoph (W.H. Johnson's Brother-in-Law), 1932-1960, undated
1
43
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Series 5: Photographs and Negatives , undated
(Box 1; 4 folders)

Photographs (copy prints, contact prints, and negatives) of William H. Johnson and his artwork.
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Photographs of William H. Johnson and his Artwork, undated
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44-46
Negatives, undated
1
47

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