Object Details
Collection Creator
Downtown Gallery
Collection Citation
Downtown Gallery records, 1824-1974, bulk 1926-1969. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents note
Artist files consist mainly of correspondence with Edith Gregor Halpert and the Downtown Gallery and may include biographical notes, writings, press releases, original artwork, exhibition information, and printed matter. Following the individual artist files are files titled "Various Artists" that contain similar information about Downtown Gallery exhibitions and group shows elsewhere featuring Downtown Gallery artists. Also included with "Various Artists" is a manuscript titled Art in America (author not cited) and pages from an unidentified publication, both featuring biographies of Downtown Gallery artists.
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Sponsor
Funding for the processing, microfilming and digitization of the microfilm of this collection was provided by the Henry Luce Foundation. Glass plate negatives in this collection were digitized in 2019 with funding provided by the Smithsonian Women's Committee.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (Boxes 23-27; Reels 5545-5558)
Date
1917-1970, undated
Archival Repository
Archives of American Art
Identifier
AAA.downgall, Series 2
Type
Archival materials
Arrangement note
The files are arranged alphabetically by name of artist, followed by files for "Various Artists." Records are chronological within each file.
Box numbers provided in the Container Listing are approximate.
Collection Rights
Prior to publishing information regarding sales transactions, researchers are responsible for obtaining written permission from both artist and purchaser involved. If it cannot be established after a reasonable search whether an artist or purchaser is living, it can be assumed that the information may be published 60 years after the date of the sales transaction. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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Collection Restrictions
The microfilm of this collection has been digitized and is available online via the Archives of American Art website.
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