5.1 : Notes and Writings by Shahn, circa 1933-1986
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Address Book, circa 1960s
Select: Address Book, circa 1960s
Addresses, Handwritten and Business Cards, circa 1940s-1986
Select: Addresses, Handwritten and Business Cards, circa 1940s-1986
Engagement Calendar, 1966 January-June
Select: Engagement Calendar, 1966 January-June
Engagement Calendar, 1966 July-December
Select: Engagement Calendar, 1966 July-December
Fragments, circa 1940s-1960s
Select: Fragments, circa 1940s-1960s
Lists of Artwork, circa 1950s-1960s
Select: Lists of Artwork, circa 1950s-1960s
Lists of Artwork, circa 1956-1975
Select: Lists of Artwork, circa 1956-1975
Miscellaneous Notes, To and By Shahn, circa 1933-circa 1972
Select: Miscellaneous Notes, To and By Shahn, circa 1933-circa 1972
Miscellaneous Notes, To and By Shahn, circa 1940s-circa 1960s
Select: Miscellaneous Notes, To and By Shahn, circa 1940s-circa 1960s 4 Folders Scope and Contents note Partially scannedFolder 19 not scanned
Notebooks, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Notebooks, circa 1950s-circa 1960s Scope and Contents note 2 notebooks, 1 in Italian
Travel Diary Fragments, London, circa 1950s
Select: Travel Diary Fragments, London, circa 1950s
"A Credo," Woodstock, NY, 1948
Select: "A Credo," Woodstock, NY, 1948
"If I Had to Begin My Art Career Today," at Andover, 1949
Select: "If I Had to Begin My Art Career Today," at Andover, 1949
"The Place of the Artist in Modern Society/Some Questions," Smith College, 1949
Select: "The Place of the Artist in Modern Society/Some Questions," Smith College, 1949
"The Question: Who Cares?" University of Wisconsin, 1949
Select: "The Question: Who Cares?" University of Wisconsin, 1949
"Prints,", circa 1950s
Select: "Prints,", circa 1950s
Re: Maccari, circa 1950s
Select: Re: Maccari, circa 1950s
Re: Museum of Modern Art, circa 1950s
Select: Re: Museum of Modern Art, circa 1950s
"Just What is Realism in Art?" State University of Iowa, 1950
Select: "Just What is Realism in Art?" State University of Iowa, 1950
"Paul Klee," Museum of Modern Art Symposium, 1950
Select: "Paul Klee," Museum of Modern Art Symposium, 1950
"Education of an Artist," Jamesine Franklin School of Professional Arts, Inc., 1950
Select: "Education of an Artist," Jamesine Franklin School of Professional Arts, Inc., 1950
"Some Revaluations of Commercial and Fine Arts," Jamesine Franklin School of Professional Arts, 1950
Select: "Some Revaluations of Commercial and Fine Arts," Jamesine Franklin School of Professional Arts, 1950
"American Paintings for the Past Twenty-five Years: An Unorthodox View," Harvard University, 1951
Select: "American Paintings for the Past Twenty-five Years: An Unorthodox View," Harvard University, 1951
"Art, as a Positive Value,", 1951
Select: "Art, as a Positive Value,", 1951
"Aspects of Realism," Black Mountain College, 1951
Select: "Aspects of Realism," Black Mountain College, 1951
"Education of a Professional Artist," at Providence, 1951
Select: "Education of a Professional Artist," at Providence, 1951
"How Art Can Contribute to an Industrial and Scientific Age," Ohio State University, 1951
Select: "How Art Can Contribute to an Industrial and Scientific Age," Ohio State University, 1951
"How to Combine Art, Architecture, Sculpture," Museum of Modern Art Symposium, 1951
Select: "How to Combine Art, Architecture, Sculpture," Museum of Modern Art Symposium, 1951
"The Future of Creative Arts," University of New York, Buffalo, 1951
Select: "The Future of Creative Arts," University of New York, Buffalo, 1951
"Modern Art and Modern Civilization," Dartmouth College Great Issues Course, 1952
Select: "Modern Art and Modern Civilization," Dartmouth College Great Issues Course, 1952
Presentation of American Institute of Graphic Arts Award to Joe Blumenthal, 1952
Select: Presentation of American Institute of Graphic Arts Award to Joe Blumenthal, 1952
"Question: Why Does the Artist Paint," in Philadelphia, 1952
Select: "Question: Why Does the Artist Paint," in Philadelphia, 1952
"The Relationship Between Art and Aesthetics," at Woodstock, New York, 1952
Select: "The Relationship Between Art and Aesthetics," at Woodstock, New York, 1952
"How an Artist Looks at Aesthetics," American Society for Aesthetics, 1953
Select: "How an Artist Looks at Aesthetics," American Society for Aesthetics, 1953
"The Problem of Artistic Creation in America Today," in Philadelphia, 1953
Select: "The Problem of Artistic Creation in America Today," in Philadelphia, 1953
"This is About Values," Smith College, 1953
Select: "This is About Values," Smith College, 1953
"The Liberal of Today," and Material Related to Venice Biennale, circa 1953-1954
Select: "The Liberal of Today," and Material Related to Venice Biennale, circa 1953-1954
Letter to Editor of New York Times re. Aline Saarinen Review of Edward Steichen Exhibition, 1955
Select: Letter to Editor of New York Times re. Aline Saarinen Review of Edward Steichen Exhibition, 1955
"Modern American Painting," Barnard College American Arts Festival, 1955
Select: "Modern American Painting," Barnard College American Arts Festival, 1955
"Nuove Considerazioni sul Realismo,", circa 1956
Select: "Nuove Considerazioni sul Realismo,", circa 1956
"Realism Reconsidered," Drafts, circa 1956
Select: "Realism Reconsidered," Drafts, circa 1956
"Realism Reconsidered," Press Release, circa 1956
Select: "Realism Reconsidered," Press Release, circa 1956
"Riconsiderando il Realismo in Arte,", circa 1956
Select: "Riconsiderando il Realismo in Arte,", circa 1956
Statements on William E. Grady Vocational High School Mural, New York, NY, circa 1956
Select: Statements on William E. Grady Vocational High School Mural, New York, NY, circa 1956
"Artists in Colleges," Harvard University, circa 1957
Select: "Artists in Colleges," Harvard University, circa 1957
"Nonconformity,", circa 1957
Select: "Nonconformity,", circa 1957
"The Biography of a Painting,", circa 1957
Select: "The Biography of a Painting,", circa 1957
"Statement of Ben Shahn" Re: House Un-American Activities Committee, circa 1959
Select: "Statement of Ben Shahn" Re: House Un-American Activities Committee, circa 1959
"A Reply to Mr. Porter,", 1959
Select: "A Reply to Mr. Porter,", 1959
"Art and Art Theory,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: "Art and Art Theory,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
"My Life as a Painter,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: "My Life as a Painter,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Re: Art Critics, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Re: Art Critics, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Re: Artist's Role in Society, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Re: Artist's Role in Society, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Re: Horizons for Art, Jewish Theological Seminary, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Re: Horizons for Art, Jewish Theological Seminary, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Re: Modern Photography, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Re: Modern Photography, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Re: Painting by a Student Named Udell, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Re: Painting by a Student Named Udell, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
"Responsibility for Standards of Taste in a Democratic Society," Museum of Modern Art Symposium, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: "Responsibility for Standards of Taste in a Democratic Society," Museum of Modern Art Symposium, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Statements on Art and Artists, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Statements on Art and Artists, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
"The Threefold Search for Understanding,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: "The Threefold Search for Understanding,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Statement to The New Republic , circa 1960s
Select: Statement to The New Republic, circa 1960s
Re: Relationship of an Artist's Thoughts and Emotions to his Work, 1961
Select: Re: Relationship of an Artist's Thoughts and Emotions to his Work, 1961
Re: Abraham Abulafia, circa 1963
Select: Re: Abraham Abulafia, circa 1963
Re: Corcoran Gallery of Art Awards System, circa 1963
Select: Re: Corcoran Gallery of Art Awards System, circa 1963
"Bread and Butter Letter to the Aspen Conference on Design,", 1967
Select: "Bread and Butter Letter to the Aspen Conference on Design,", 1967
5.2 : Writings by Others, About Shahn, circa 1950s-1988
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Braunstein or Pieri, Diane (author unclear), "Ben Shahn's Social Commentary,", circa 1960s
Select: Braunstein or Pieri, Diane (author unclear), "Ben Shahn's Social Commentary,", circa 1960s
Friendly, Fred W., Remarks for Art Directors Club Hall of Fame Dinner, 1988
Select: Friendly, Fred W., Remarks for Art Directors Club Hall of Fame Dinner, 1988
MacLeish, Archibald, "Ben Shahn,", circa 1969
Select: MacLeish, Archibald, "Ben Shahn,", circa 1969
O'Neal, Hank, "A Vision Shared,", circa 1976
Select: O'Neal, Hank, "A Vision Shared,", circa 1976
Shahn, Bernarda Bryson, Book Manuscript, circa 1972
Select: Shahn, Bernarda Bryson, Book Manuscript, circa 1972 4 Folders
Shahn, Bernarda Bryson, Essays and Fragments, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
Select: Shahn, Bernarda Bryson, Essays and Fragments, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
Soby, James Thrall, Re: The Graphic Art of Ben Shahn, circa 1957
Select: Soby, James Thrall, Re: The Graphic Art of Ben Shahn, circa 1957
Volpo, Marisa? "Gli Artisti nelle Universita,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Volpo, Marisa? "Gli Artisti nelle Universita,", circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Unidentified Authors
Select: Unidentified Authors
Alleged Associations with Communism, circa 1965
Select: Alleged Associations with Communism, circa 1965
"Ben Shahn and Joyce,", 1960
Select: "Ben Shahn and Joyce,", 1960
"Ben Shahn and People,", 1950
Select: "Ben Shahn and People,", 1950
"Four American Graphic Designers", circa 1960s
Select: "Four American Graphic Designers", circa 1960s
"Mr. Ben Shahn,", circa 1950-1960
Select: "Mr. Ben Shahn,", circa 1950-1960
"Through Ben Shahn's Eyes,", circa 1950s-1960s
Select: "Through Ben Shahn's Eyes,", circa 1950s-1960s
"With Cut-Away Eyelids,", circa 1960s
Select: "With Cut-Away Eyelids,", circa 1960s
Untitled and Fragments, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Untitled and Fragments, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
5.3 : Writings by Others, Not Shahn-Related, 1935-1966
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Amherst Junior High School Special Class, circa 1950s
Select: Amherst Junior High School Special Class, circa 1950s
B: Barr - Brennan, circa 1943-circa 1960
Select: B: Barr - Brennan, circa 1943-circa 1960
Conklin, Groff, Translation of "The Dolorous Chatelaine,", 1953
Select: Conklin, Groff, Translation of "The Dolorous Chatelaine,", 1953 Scope and Contents note translation has not been scanned
D: Dugan - Dye, circa 1950s-1960s
Select: D: Dugan - Dye, circa 1950s-1960s
E: Endore - Engel, 1956, 1962
Select: E: Endore - Engel, 1956, 1962
Ferry, W. Hawkins, 1962-1964
Select: Ferry, W. Hawkins, 1962-1964
F: Fielder - Fuller, circa 1960s
Select: F: Fielder - Fuller, circa 1960s
G: Goldburg - Gusten, circa 1950s-1960s
Select: G: Goldburg - Gusten, circa 1950s-1960s
J: Johnson - Joyce, 1961-1965
Select: J: Johnson - Joyce, 1961-1965
K: Kacmarak - Kennedy, circa 1939-1963
Select: K: Kacmarak - Kennedy, circa 1939-1963
L: Lamont - Lewis, circa 1953-circa 1965
Select: L: Lamont - Lewis, circa 1953-circa 1965
Martin, John Bartlow, circa 1948
Select: Martin, John Bartlow, circa 1948
P: Piel - Pollack, circa 1958-1963
Select: P: Piel - Pollack, circa 1958-1963
R: Reid - Roth, 1942-1965
Select: R: Reid - Roth, 1942-1965
Shahn, Abigail, Notebook, circa 1950s
Select: Shahn, Abigail, Notebook, circa 1950s
S: W.H.S. - Shyre, circa 1960s
Select: S: W.H.S. - Shyre, circa 1960s
T: Taylor - Tyler, 1935-1966
Select: T: Taylor - Tyler, 1935-1966 Scope and Contents note text of "The Child Buyer" has not been scanned
Wilder, Thornton, circa 1950s-1960s
Select: Wilder, Thornton, circa 1950s-1960s
Yeats, W. B., Playscript: Calvary, with Production Notes from Theatre Intime Producction, 1962
Select: Yeats, W. B., Playscript: Calvary, with Production Notes from Theatre Intime Producction, 1962
Unidentified Authors, circa 1930s-circa 1960s
Select: Unidentified Authors, circa 1930s-circa 1960s 4 Folders
Unidentified Authors, Fragments and Untitled, circa 1940s-circa 1960s
Select: Unidentified Authors, Fragments and Untitled, circa 1940s-circa 1960s
Unidentified Authors, Poems, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Unidentified Authors, Poems, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Various Authors, Poems, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Various Authors, Poems, circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Various Authors, Poems About Sports ("Field Day" compilation), circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Select: Various Authors, Poems About Sports ("Field Day" compilation), circa 1950s-circa 1960s
Various Authors, Unidentified Panel Abstracts by S. V. Martorana, Brenda Sexton and Herbert Goldstein, circa 1960s
Select: Various Authors, Unidentified Panel Abstracts by S. V. Martorana, Brenda Sexton and Herbert Goldstein, circa 1960s