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Robert Smithson and Nancy Holt papers, 1905-1987, bulk 1952-1987

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Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1905-1974
14 Folders
Box 1

The series consists of Smithson's curriculum vitae, a list of favorite things, an Art Students League class evaluation, vaccination records, a passport, a wallet, and eight engagement/day planners Smithson and Holt maintained from 1966 to 1973. Miscellaneous materials include an article on Charles Smithson and a photocopy of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune on the day of Robert Smithson's birth. The series also includes a funeral register and an artist's statement prepared by three unidentified friends upon Smithson's death.
Materials are arranged chronologically within each folder.
Series has been digitized in entirety.
Description Container Select
Curriculum Vitae, 1972
1
1
List, "My Favorites", 1952
1
2
Art Students League Class Evaluation, circa 1950s
1
3
Passport and Vaccination Records, 1968-1971
1
4
Wallet, 1964-1974
1
5
Engagement Calendars, 1966-1968
Includes calendars for 1966, 1967, and 1968
1
6
Engagement Calendar, 1969
1
7
Engagement Calendar, 1970
1
8
Engagement Calendar, 1971
1
9
Engagement Calendar, 1972
1
10
Engagement Calendar, 1973
1
11
Artists' Statement Following Smithson's Death, 1973
1
12
Funeral Register and Cards, 1973
1
13
Miscellaneous, circa 1905-1938
1
14

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