Zogbaum, Elisabeth Ross
(Show Bio)Elisabeth Zogbaum papers regarding Franz Kline, 1928-1965
5.1 linear ft. (partially microfilmed on 2 reels)
Correspondence; business material; photographs; publications clippings; books; artifacts; a painting; and miscellaneous material.
REELS D206-D207: Correspondence, mainly letters of condolence on Kline's death; business material; photographs; publications; and clippings. Among the correspondents are Grace Hartigan, Larry Rivers, and Jack Tworkov.
UNMICROFILMED: Books and artifacts; a telegram invitation to inaugural ceremonies from President-elect and Mrs. Kennedy; and a get-well letter to Kline from Adlai E. Stevenson, May 9, 1962, drawing of a model boat; photograph of Kline by Bert Stern for LIFE Magazine, ca. 1965; and a painting to Franz Kline from Heddy Laurars (?), ca. 1959.
ADDITION: "Inventory of Paintings & Drawings" of Kline's work from the Allan Stone Gallery, ca. 1960s, with exhibition history and buyers; cards (A-M) of collectors of Kline's work.
Material on reels D206-D207, books and artifacts deposited 1965 by E. Ross Zogbaum (Mrs. Elisabeth Ross Zogbaum), Kline's close friend and companion. Rufus Zogbaum (son of Elisabeth) subsequently donated the material in 2004. Portions of the printed material on reel D207 transferred to AA-PG vertical files. Elizabeth Zogbaum donated unfilmed material in 1991.
How to Use this Collection
- Reel D206-D207 & books & artifacts: Authorization to publish, quote or reproduce requires written permission from Rufus Zogbaum, 358 Hatfield Street, Apt. D, Northampton, Mass. 01060
- Microfilmed portion must be consulted on microfilm. Use of unmicrofilmed portion requires an appointment.
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