Cahill, Holger, b. 1887 d. 1960
Author, CuratorNew York, N.Y. (Show Bio)
Holger Cahill papers, 1910-1993 (bulk 1910-1960)
16 linear ft.
The collection offers researchers fairly comprehensive documentation of Cahill's directorship of the Works Progress/Projects Administration's (WPA) Federal Art Project (FAP) in addition to series documenting his work as a writer and art critic. Material includes correspondence, reports, artist files, scrapbooks, printed material, and photographs.
Location of Originals: Interviews conducted by Joan Pring: Original tape located at: Columbia University.
Donated by Dorothy C. Miller, the widow of Holger Cahill, 1964-1995. Portions were donated to Francis V. O'Connor who used the papers for research on his book FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR THE VISUAL ARTS: THE NEW DEAL AND NOW, and was subsequently given to AAA at Miller's request.
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