Collection Information
Size: 51 items (on partial microfilm reel).
Summary: Exhibition catalogs, clippings, reproductions of paintings, articles and miscellaneous printed items pertaining to African American artists.
Harmon Foundation printed material, 1928-1963
Harmon Foundation
Overview
Biographical/Historical Note
The Harmon Foundation was created in 1925 by William E. Harmon to advance the recognition of artwork produced by unrecognized groups such as African Americans.
Provenance
Transferred to the Smithsonian American Art Museum Library vertical files after microfilming.
Related Materials
Harmon Foundation records located at: Library of Congress Manuscript Division; audio-visual materials at the National Archives.
Location of Originals
- Originals transferred to NMAA Library's vertical file.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Microfilm roll 75 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
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.
How to Cite This Collection
Harmon Foundation printed material, 1928-1963. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.