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Douglas Cramer papers, circa 1970-2014

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Series 1: Letters, 1972-2014
2 Folders
Box 1

Letters date from 1972-2014 and are predominantly from artists thanking Cramer for his support. Artists include Tony Berlant, Jim Dine, Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Donald Sultan, Peter Halley, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein, Ellen Phelan, Susan Rothenberg, David Salle, Sean Scully, and others.
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A-L, General, 1972-2014
1
1
M-Z, General, 1988-1994
1
2
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Series 2: Guest Books, 1990-1997
0.5 Linear feet
Box 1-2

The four guest books found here date from 1990-1997 and contain names, signatures, and notes from visitors to Cramer's art collection and attendees at his parties, including the Barn Dance party.
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Guest Book, Gallery Tours, 1990-1993
1
3
Guest Book, 1996-1997
1
4
Guest Book, Parties, 1991-1993
2
1
Guest Book, 1994-1997
2
2
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Series 3: Printed Material, circa 1972-2012
0.7 Linear feet
Box 1

Printed material dates from circa 1972-2012 and includes auction catalogs from Sotheby's sales of Cramer's collection, a biographical statement, exhibition catalogs featuring works in his collection, and clippings documenting his successful career in television and his art collection. There are also three folders with copies of pages from publicity books that Cramer had made to collect articles written about him in publications such as Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, and others.
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Auction Catalog, 2001
1
5
Auction Catalog, 2012
1
6
Biographical Statement, circa 1980
1
7
Copies from Publicity Books, 2000s
1
8-10
Exhibition Catalogs, 1991-2004
1
11
News and Magazine Clippings, circa 1972-1992
1
12-15
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Series 4: Photographs, circa 1970, circa 1985
1 Folder
Box 1

One photograph depicts Cramer in circa 1970 and the others are party snapshots dating from circa 1985. Snapshots are of artists and Hollywood stars including Kirk Douglas, Danielle Steel, Ellsworth Kelly, Ed Ruscha, Mary Boone, Leo Castelli, and others.
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Photographs, circa 1970, circa 1985
1
16
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Series 5: Unprocessed Addition, 1986-1994 and undated
0.3 Linear feet

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Unprocessed Papers
3
Unprocessed Papers
4

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