Harmon Foundation
Size: 1 microfilm reel, 51 items on partial microfilm reel
Summary: This microfilm collection of Harmon Foundation printed material contains exhibition catalogs, clippings, reproductions of paintings, articles, and miscellaneous printed items pertaining to African American artists
The Harmon Foundation (established 1922) was created by William E. Harmon and funded playgrounds, nursing programs, and vocational guidance for students. In 1925 the foundation began presenting awards to African American individuals in numerous fields, including art. In addition to presenting awards, the Harmon Foundation organized exhibitions for Black artists to gain further recognition for their artwork.
Transferred to the Smithsonian American Art Museum Library vertical files after microfilming.
The Library of Congress Manuscript Division holds the Harmon Foundation, Inc., Records.; audio-visual materials at the National Archives.
35mm microfilm roll 75 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Harmon Foundation printed material, 1928-1963. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
