About the Paul Bodin papers

A Finding Aid to the Paul Bodin Papers, 1932-1981, in the Archives of American Art, by Jean Fitzgerald (Download PDF Version, 64 KB )

Biographical Information | Description of the Collection | How to Use the Collection | Series Descriptions

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Biographical Information [+]

Paul Bodin was born in New York City on October 30, 1910. He studied first at the National Academy of Design, but transferred to the Art Students League in 1928, briefly studying under Boardman Robinson. READ MORE

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Description of the Collection

Overview - Scope and Contents

The papers of painter Paul Bodin measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1932-1981 (bulk dates 1932-1963). Found within the papers are letters from Bodin's mentor, abstract expressionist Adolph Gottlieb. These letters document Bodin's long friendship with Gottlieb and provide details about Gottlieb's activities and interests. There is one letter from Gottlieb's wife, Esther. Also found with the papers are a clipping, exhibition announcements for Bodin, and photographs of Bodin's art work.

Arrangement and Series Description

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Subjects

This collection is indexed in the online catalog of the Archives of American Art under the following index terms. People, families and organizations are listed under "Subjects" when they are the topic of collection contents and under "Names" when they are creators or contributors.

• Subjects:
  
  • Gottlieb, Adolph, 1903-1974
  • Gottlieb, Esther Dick

• Subjects-Topical:
  
  • Painters -- New York (State) -- New York
  • Abstract expressionism

• Types of Materials:
  
  • Photographs

Provenance

The Paul Bodin papers were donated in 1993 by Paul Bodin and Aaron Bodin, the artist's son.

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How the Collection was Processed

The papers were processed in November 2005 by Jean Fitzgerald.

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How to Use the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The Paul Bodin papers are owned by the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Literary rights as possessed by the donor have been dedicated to public use for research, study, and scholarship. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

The collection is open for research. Use requires an appointment.

How to Cite this Collection

Paul Bodin papers, 1932-1981. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Series Descriptions

Series 1: Paul Bodin Papers, 1932-1981, undated (Box 1; 23 folders)

Box
1 (pam)		Letters from Adolph and Esther Gottlieb, 1932-1981, undated (20 folders)
1 (pam)		Clipping about Bodin, 1949
1 (pam)		Exhibition Announcements for Bodin, 1958-1961
1 (pam)		Photographs of Artwork by Bodin, 1952-1955, undated

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