Floyd Coleman papers, circa 1960-2018

Collection Information

Size: 9 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of African American art historian and painter, Floyd Coleman, measure 9.0 linear feet and date from circa 1960-2018. Included are biographical material, professional correspondence relating to his career at Howard University, drafts of essays and lectures, research and subject files, files on artists, photographs of Coleman and others, and audio visual material including interviews with artists. A portion of the collection contains born digital records.

Biographical/Historical Note

Floyd Coleman (1939-2018) was an African American art historian and painter in Washington, D.C. Coleman was chair of the art department at Howard University.

Provenance

The collection was donated in 2019 by Floyd Coleman, Jr., Floyd Coleman's son.

Restrictions on Access

Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of audio visual recordings and born digital records with no duplicate copy requires advance notice.

How to Cite This Collection

Floyd Coleman papers, circa 1960-2018. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.