Ricky Gomez
Scope and Contents
The papers of painter and educator Edward Biberman measure 2.1 linear feet and date from 1939 to 1985. The papers document Biberman's career in Los Angeles through correspondence with friends and colleagues; writings such as speeches and articles; sound recordings and related documents for his "Dialogues in Art" television program, including recordings featuring Henry Hopkins, Howard Warshaw, June Wayne, Charles White, and others; and lectures and interviews with other educators or for television programs.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Edward Biberman papers were donated to the Archives of American Art by Sonija Dahl Biberman in 1987.
Separated Materials
The Archives of American Art also holds microfilm of material lent for microfilming 106, frames 151-601. Loaned materials were returned to the lender and are not described in the collection container inventory.
Related Materials
Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with Edward Biberman conducted by Betty Hoag, April 15, 1964.
Funding
Sponsor
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.
Processing Information
The collection was partially microfilmed on reels LA 1, 106, and 832 before the bulk of the loaned material was subsequently donated and received a preliminary level of arrangement. The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Ricky Gomez in 2019.