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Alexander Stoller papers, 1860-1996, bulk 1920s-1996

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Series 1: Biographical Materials , 1941-1990s
11 Folders
Box 1

Found here are addresses, biographical writings and resumes, a book made by Stoller's grandson as a child, certificates from various organizations, a guest list from his ninetieth birthday party, and three VHS tapes. The VHS tapes include footage of an interview with Brier (Pt. I) and footage of Stoller's works narrated by Brier (Pt. II). Also found in this series are newspaper clippings, scripts, certificates, performance ephemera, and other papers related to Brier Stoller.
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Addresses, circa 1950s-1990s
1
1
Biographical Summaries; Resumes, 1970s
1
2
Certificate, National Sculpture Society, 1958
1
3
Certificate, New York Artists Equity Association, Inc., 1989
1
4
Clipper Ship Recipes from Orlemonde, undated
1
5
Invitations, 1985, undated
1
6
"Nautilus on the Top of the World," Evan Wedell (Grandson), 1970
1
7
Ninetieth Birthday Party Guest List, 1992
1
8
Papers Concerning Brier Stoller (Lily Paget), 1941-1969
1
9
Papers, Miscellaneous, circa 1950s-1990s
1
10
Video Recordings, "Simon's Rock Intermedia Group, sculpture Alexander Stoller"; Brier Stoller, 1995
3 Videocassettes (VHS)
2 are duplicates
1
11
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Series 2: Professional Files , 1920s-1994
9 Folders
Box 1

Found here are exhibition files that consist of correspondence, price lists, and loan forms; correspondence with galleries and others discussing Stoller's work, sales, and the care of some of his work; and project files include printed matter, photographs, correspondence, and publicity material. Also found in this series are some receipts for materials and supplies, cleaning and restoration, shipping, and for artwork purchased by Stoller.
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Correspondence, 1980-1996, undated
1
12
Exhibition, Lenox Library, 1978, 1989
1
13
Exhibitions, Papers, 1931, 1979-1994
1
14
Price Lists; Records of Sales, 1920s-1980s
1
15
Projects, Alfred B. MaClay State Gardens, Tallahassee, FL., circa 1970s
1
16
Project, Samothrace in Paris, 1944, 1985
1
17
Project, The Williamsville Inn, 1994-1995
1
18
Project, The Torso (1993) Williams College, 1991-1992
1
19
Receipts and Purchases, 1920s-1980s
1
20
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Series 3: Printed Material , 1937-1996
7 Folders
Box 1

Materials consist of advertisements and mailings from various art services including foundries; articles and newspaper clippings about Stoller, his artwork, and several of his exhibitions; brochures, mailings, pamphlets, and other materials from Blerancourt, a commune and museum in France; as well as newsletters, bulletins, and press releases from various organizations and art galleries.
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Art Services, circa 1960s-1970s
1
21
Articles and Newspaper Clippings, 1937-1996
1
22
Blerancourt Museum, 1989-1995, undated
1
23
Exhibition Materials, Group Shows, 1978-1994
1
24
Exhibition Materials, Solo Shows, 1974-1989
1
25
Exhibition Materials, Other Artists, 1974-1994
1
26
Newsletters and Bulletins, 1988-1994
1
27
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Series 4: Photographs , circa 1920s-1990s
0.5 Linear feet
Box 1-2, Sol 3

Photographs of Stoller with his artwork (including one by Man Ray) as well as portraits and snapshots from performances of his wife, Brier Stoller, aka Lily Paget. Other images include slides (many by Don Victor), snapshots, prints, negatives, and transparencies of Stollers artwork; slides from exhibitions; and two scrapbooks that mostly contain photographs of artwork, but also include scant exhibition ephemera, certificates, and other papers.
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Alexander Stoller; Artwork, 1930s-1980s
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28
Brier Stoller, circa 1930s-1980s
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29
Artwork, J.F.K., 1970s
1
30
Artwork, Masks, undated
1
31
Artwork, Saratoga Racetrack, 1976
1
32
Artwork, "Wall Pieces", 1930s-1970s
1
33
Artwork, Old Pieces, circa 1920s-1940s
1
34
Artwork, 1928-1990s
1
35-36
Artwork, Sculpture, undated
3
1
Artwork, Negatives and Transparencies, circa 1930s-1980s
1
37
Artwork, Slides, 1980s-1990s
1
38
Artwork, Slides, 1980s-1990s
2
1
Exhibition at Welles Gallery, Slides, 1989
2
2
Photographic Scrapbook 1, 1931-1984
2
3
Photographic Scrapbook 2, 1927-1994
2
4
Photographic Scrapbook 3, 1930s-1987
2
5
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Series 5: Artwork , 1860-1980s, bulk 1930s-1980s
0.5 Linear feet
Box 2, Sol 3, OV 4

Found here are loose sketches, drawings, several paintings, and 10 sketchbooks. Also found in this series is a newspaper from 1860 and two prints; these items were uncovered during processing in a single folder entitled "prints and rubbings," most likely used by Stoller for reference material.
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Le Son Des Saisons, undated
2
6
Loose Sketches, circa 1930s-1980s
3
2
Prints and Rubbings, 1860, undated
2
7
Prints and Rubbings, undated
4
Sketchbooks, undated
2
8-9
Sketchbooks, undated
3
3
Sketches, Drawings, and Paintings, Oversized, circa 1930s-1980s
4

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