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Series 1:Biographical Information, 1949-1989
9 Folders
Box 1

Found are records concerning awards, memberships, and certificates; biographical sketches and resumes; and personal materials including a driver's license from Maine, travel papers concerning Dodd's trip to Italy, and a transcript of a 1973 interview of Dodd by Pat Mainardi.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Awards, 1987
1
1
Biographical Sketches, 1958-1960
1
2
Certificates, 1949
1
3
Drivers License, Maine, before 1971
1
4
Membership Records, 1987-1989
(includes ribbon)
1
5
Resumes, 1960s-1970s
1
6
Travel Papers, 1949-1960
2 Folders
1
7-8
Interview Transcript, 1973
1
9
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Series 2:Personal Business Records, 1959-1990
0.1 Linear feet
Box 1

Found are Lois Dodd's loan and exhibition agreements, contracts, donation records, gallery plans, lists, purchase orders, receipts, sales records, and shipping records. Also found is a file of correspondence and agreements for the publishing of Dodd's print Laundry.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Agreements, Exhibitions, 1987
1
10
Agreements, Loans, 1982-1983
1
11
Concerning Laundry, 1990, 1984
1
12
Contracts, 1989
1
13
Donations, Works of Art, 1987
1
14
Donations, Monetary, 1990
1
15
Gallery Plans, circa 1974
1
16
Price Lists, 1987-1990
2 Folders
1
17-18
List of Artists Exhibiting, 1968-circa 1980s
1
19
Purchase Order, 1961
1
20
Shipping Receipts, 1969-1990
1
21
Receipts, 1959-1960
1
22
Delivery Confirmation Receipts, 1976-1987
1
23
Sales Records, 1974-1990
1
24-25
Shipping Notes, 1972
1
26
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Series 3:Correspondence, 1952-1990
0.7 Linear feet
Box 1

Found are incoming and drafts of outgoing correspondence, the majority of which focuses on Dodd's painting career. Some personal correspondence may also be found. Notable correspondents include Lucien Day, Rackstraw Downes, James McGarrell, James Lentz, and Sidney Simon. Invitations to serve as art juror and to exhibit are found at the end of the series. Correspondence is also found in the project and teaching files.
Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Correspondence, 1952
1
27
Correspondence, 1958
1
28
Correspondence, 1959
1
29
Correspondence, 1960
1
30
Correspondence, 1961
1
31
Correspondence, 1962
1
32
Correspondence, 1964
1
33
Correspondence, 1965
1
34
Correspondence, 1966
1
35
Correspondence, 1967
1
36
Correspondence, 1968
1
37
Correspondence, 1969
1
38
Correspondence, 1970
1
39
Correspondence, 1971
1
40
Correspondence, 1972
1
41
Correspondence, 1973
1
42
Correspondence, 1974
1
43
Correspondence, 1975
1
44
Correspondence, 1976
1
45
Correspondence, 1977
1
46
Correspondence, 1978
1
47
Correspondence, 1979
1
48
Correspondence, 1980
1
49
Correspondence, 1981
1
50
Correspondence, 1982
1
51
Correspondence, 1983
1
52
Correspondence, 1984
1
53
Correspondence, 1985
1
54
Correspondence, 1986
1
55
Correspondence, 1987
1
56
Correspondence, 1988
2 Folders
1
57-58
Correspondence, 1989
1
59
Correspondence, 1990
1
60
Correspondence, 1991
1
61
Correspondence, circa 1950s-1980s
1
62
Invitations, Art Juror, 1979-1990
1
63
Invitations, to Exhibit, 1979-1989
1
64
Postcards, 1988-1990
1
65
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Series 4:Project and Teaching Files, 1969-1983
0.2 Linear feet
Box 1-2

Project files concern Dodd's work with the five Artist Housing Projects, including the Cooper Square Renewal and one file concerning a mural at Citibank. Files contain corresondence, publicity materials, clippings, and drafts of writings. Teaching files include materials from Dodd's positions at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, the Cleveland Institute of Art, Colby College, Louisiana State Univeristy, the Skowhegan School of Painting, and the Vermont Studio School, and may include correspondence and financial materials.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Artist Housing Projects
Cooper Square Renewal, 1969-1972
1
66
Cooper Square Renewal, Wyoming Building, 1972-1973
1
67
"Museum,", 1969
1
68
Soho Lofts, 1969-1983
1
69
Westbeth, 1970
1
70
Other Projects
Citibank Mural, 1983
1
71
Teaching Positions
Brooklyn College, 1973-1990
2
1
City University of New York, 1984
2
2
Cleveland Institute of Art, 1980
2
3
Colby College, 1976
2
4
Louisiana State University, 1983-1984
2
5
Skowhegan School of Painting, 1979-1988
2 Folders
2
6-7
Vermont Studio School, 1984-1989
2
8
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Series 5:Writings and Notes, circa 1970-1990
5 Folders
Box 2

Scattered writings include a statement of plans by Dodd and a draft of a speech by Joe Fiori.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Statement of Plans, circa 1970s
2
9
Notes, Concerning Italian Grant, circa 1970
2
10
Speech Notes, Joe Fiori, circa 1980
2
11
Writings, circa 1970s-1980
2
12
Notes, circa 1990
2
13
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Series 6:Printed Material, circa 1970-2001
0.6 Linear feet
Box 2

Printed materials include invitations, announcements, and catalogs for exhibitions of Dodd's work, including solo and group shows, as well as exhibitions of other artists. Also found are clippings, flyers, newsletters, and press releases. Of note are two publications featuring articles about and an interview with Dodd.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Invitations, 1977-1990
2 Folders
2
14-15
Exhibition Announcements, circa 1970-1994
6 Folders
2
16-21
Exhibition Catalogs, 1981-2001
3 Folders
2
22-24
Auction Catalog, 1989
2
25
Business Cards, circa 1990
2
26
Blank Stationery, circa 1980
2
27
Clippings, 1969-1988
2 Folders
2
28-29
Flyers and Info Sheets, circa 1970-1980
2
30
Magazine Articles About Dodd, circa 1980
2
31
Newsletters, 1979-1989
2
32
Programs, 1974
2
33
Press Releases, 1968-1990s
2 Folders
2
34-35
Italian Materials, circa 1960
(Includes a blueprint of a ship and a pamphlet)
2
36
American Artist, 1991
(Includes article on Lois Dodd by Laurie Hurwitz)
2
37
Bench Press Series on Art, 1985
(Interviews with Bernadette Mayer and Lois Dodd)
2
38
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Series 7:Photographs, 1952-circa 1990
0.3 Linear feet
Box 2

There are personal snapshots and professional portraits of Lois Dodd and of Dodd with Bill and Eli King, Ann Arnold, Lee Bontecon, Angelo Ippolito, and others. Also found are photos of Dodd with her artwork and in her studio, and of works of art by Dodd and others.
DescriptionContainerSelect
Lois Dodd, Portraits, 1965-1975
(Includes potraits in her studio)
2
39
Lois Dodd, Portraits, circa 1980
(Includes potraits in her studio with works of art. Photos by Bob Brooks)
2
40
Lois Dodd and Bill King, circa 1950
2
41
Lois Dodd and Eli King, 1952-circa 1954
2 Folders
2
42-43
Lois Dodd, Lee Bontecon, Ann Arnold, by Mozette Tawil, circa 1990
2
44
Lois Dodd and Angelo Ippolito, 1952
2
45
Lois Dodd and Others, 1957-1969
2
46
Angelo Ippolito and Anita (no last name), 1952
2
47
Interior of Summer Studio, Cushing, Maine, 1969
2
48
Auction, Cushing, Maine, 1969
2
49
Works of Art, by Lois Dodd, circa 1960-1979
3 Folders
2
50-52
Works of Art, by Others, circa 1960
2
53
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Series 8:Addition to the Lois Dodd Papers, 1945-2013
4.8 Linear feet
Box 3-8

The 2014 and 2015 additions date from 1945-2013 and provide additional material related to Dodd's career as a painter and educator. Found here are biographical material; correspondence with friends and artists; writings by others; project and teaching files; personal business records; printed material; photographical material of artwork and Dodd; eleven travel sketchbooks; and a few pieces of artwork by George Schneeman.
The series is arranged as 9 subseries
  • 8.1: Biographical Material, 1949-2004 (Box 3; 4 folders)
  • 8.2: Correspondence, 1949-2000s (Box 3-5; 3 linear feet)
  • 8.3: Writings by Others, 1974-1980s (Box 6; 3 folders)
  • 8.4: Project and Teaching Files, 1965-2002 (Box 6; .4 linear feet)
  • 8.5: Personal Business Records, 1966-2000s (Box 6; .3 linear feet)
  • 8.6: Printed Material, 1945-2013 (Box 6; .3 linear feet)
  • 8.7: Photographic Material, 1950s-2000s (Box 7; .2 linear feet)
  • 8.8: Sketchbooks, 1986-1998 (Box 7-8; .6 linear feet)
  • 8.9: Artwork by Other Artist, 1981-1984 (Box 8; 1 folder)

8.1:Biographical Material, 1949-2004

4 Folders
Box 3
Biographical material dates from 1949-2004 and is a certificate Dodd was awarded in weaving, an interview transcript, one notebook relating to a trip to Nova Scotia, and a resume.
DescriptionContainer
Certificate in Weaving, 1949
3
1
Lois Dodd Interview by Pat Mainardi, Transcript, 1973
3
2
Notebook, "Trip to Cape Breton", 1988 June
3
3
Resume, 2004
3
4

8.2:Correspondence, 1949-2000s

3 Linear feet
Box 3-5
Correspondence dates from 1949-2000s and is primarily letters written to Dodd, both personal and professional in nature. Occasional drafts of Dodd's replies are also found here. Notable correspondents include Charles Cajori, Dave and Kathy Dewey, Lucien Day, William King, Zalmar Perlin, Paul Smith, and Tom Wesselmann. Personal letters are from friends and family and include holiday and greeting cards, postcards, and some photographs. Professional letters are from museums, galleries, and other arts organizations and institutions, including some relating to Tanager gallery. Mixed in are personal business records including loan agreements, shipping receipts, and payments records. Other professional letters relate to Dodd's environmental activism and housing advocacy for artists. Printed materials including exhibition announcements, newsletters, and flyers are found dispersed through the subseries.
DescriptionContainer
By Name
Lennart Anderson, 1961
3
5
Tom Boutis, 1950-1955
3
6
Charles Cajori, 1950-1962
3
7
Jean Cohen, 2010, 1955-1960
3
8
Sally Hazelet Drummond, 1955-1961
3
9
Perle Fine, 1958
3
10
Angelo Ippolito, 1962, 1950-1951
3
11
Alex Katz, 1954-1960
3
12
William King, 1949-1964
3
13
K, Miscellaneous, 1950s-1960s
3
14
Arthur McTaggart, 1960s-1970s
3
15
Tom O'Donnell, 1959-1960
3
16
Bob and Terry Sowers, 1950s
3
17
Shirley Zimmerman, 1960
3
18
Chronological Correspondence, 1950s-1960s
3
19
Chronological Correspondence, 1970-1971
3
20
Chronological Correspondence, 1972-1973
3
21
Chronological Correspondence, 1974
3
22
Chronological Correspondence, 1975-1976
3
23
Chronological Correspondence, 1976-1977
3
24
Chronological Correspondence, 1978
3
25
Chronological Correspondence, 1979
3
26
Chronological Correspondence, 1980
3
27
Chronological Correspondence, 1981
3
28
Chronological Correspondence, 1982
3
29
Chronological Correspondence, 1983
3
30
Chronological Correspondence, 1984
3
31-32
Chronological Correspondence, 1985
4
1
Chronological Correspondence, 1986
4
2
Chronological Correspondence, 1987
4
3
Chronological Correspondence, 1988
4
4-5
Chronological Correspondence, 1989
4
6
Chronological Correspondence, 1990
4
7-8
Chronological Correspondence, 1991
4
9-10
Chronological Correspondence, 1992
4
11-12
Chronological Correspondence, 1993
4
13-14
Chronological Correspondence, 1994
4
15
Chronological Correspondence, 1994
5
1-2
Chronological Correspondence, 1995
5
3-4
Chronological Correspondence, 1996
5
5-7
Chronological Correspondence, 1997
5
8-9
Chronological Correspondence, 1998
5
10-11
Chronological Correspondence, 1999
5
12-13
Chronological Correspondence, 2000s
5
14
Postcards, 1950s-1960s
5
15

8.3:Writing by Others, 1974-1980s

2 Folders
Box 6
Writings by others date from 1974-1980s and are artist statements by George Sugarman, Al Held, and Edith Schloss. Also found here is one student paper.
DescriptionContainer
Artists' Statements, 1987, 1974
6
1
Student Paper, 1980s
6
2

8.4:Project and Teaching Files, 1965-2002

0.4 Linear feet
Box 6
Project and teaching files date from 1965-2002 and relate to the Cooper Square housing renewal project, exhibitions Dodd curated and participated in, National Academy activities, and teaching appointments. Exhibitions include three that Dodd held in her Blairstown, New Jersey home (304 High Street). Items found here are price lists, press releases, notes, printed material, and correspondence. National Academy files reflect Dodd's service as council member, and are reports, minutes, memos, mailings lists, and printed material. Teaching files are from appointments at Queens College and Brooklyn College and include correspondence, memos, class schedules, handouts, curriculum vitae, and grant applications for exhibitions on campus.
DescriptionContainer
Artists' Housing, Cooper Square Committee, 1972-1973
6
3
Exhibitions
304 High Street, Jean Cohen, 1979
6
4
304 High Street, William White and Artists for Environment, circa 1981
6
5
Delaware Water Gap Project, Artists for Environment, 1975
6
6
"Six Figurative Sculptors," Curated by Dodd at Maine Coast Artists Gallery, 1987
6
7
National Academy of Design, 1993-2002
6
8-10
Teaching Files
Brooklyn College, 1965-1990s
6
11-13
Brooklyn College MFA Program, Deputy Chair, 1990-1991
6
14
Queens College, 1970-1971
6
15

8.5:Personal Business Records, 1966-2000s

0.3 Linear feet
Box 6
Personal business records date from 1966-2000s and are sales receipts, price lists, and correspondence with several galleries that represented Dodd over the years. Some printed material and photographic prints of artwork are found here as well.
DescriptionContainer
Cape Split Place Inc., 1970s-1980s
6
16
Fischbach Gallery, 1980s-2000s
6
17-18
Green Mountain Gallery, 1969-1978
6
19
Mobile Art Gallery Ltd. and Two Gallery, 1976, 1966-1968
6
20

8.6:Printed Material, 1945-2013

0.3 Linear feet
Box 6
Printed material dates from 1945-2012 and documents Dodd's life and career and the careers of her friends. Found here are announcements, brochures, clippings, exhibition catalogs, newsletters, periodicals, and various other printed material. The issue of ARTnews features an interview with Dodd. The other periodical is an issue of the magazine of Museum: A Project of Living Artists. A few files of printed material are arranged by subject, primarily by artist name.
DescriptionContainer
Announcements, 1952-1993
6
21
Brochures, 1945-2013
6
22
Clipping, John Canaday, 1960
6
23
Exhibition Catalogs, 1960-1982
6
24
Newsletters, 1977-1981
6
25
Periodicals, 1975, 1969
6
26
Various Printed Material, 1967-1992
6
27
By Subject
Artists for Environment Foundation, 1970s-1980s
6
28
Charles Cajori, 1960s-2000s
6
29
Jean Cohen, 1977-2010
6
30
Lucien Day, 1980s-2000
6
31
Tanager Gallery, 2002
6
32
Tom Wesselmann, 1987-2012
6
33

8.7:Photographic Material, 1950s-2000s

0.2 Linear feet
Box 7
Photographic material dates from 1950s-2000s and is of artwork, Dodd, friends, family, and a few exhibition views. Dodd's artwork is captured on slides. All other material is black and white and color photographic prints. Found here are many shots of Dodd throughout her life, many of her painting in her studio.
DescriptionContainer
Artwork, 1950s-2000s
7
1-2
Lois Dodd, Friends, and Family, 1950s-2000s
7
3
Exhibition Installation, 1990s
7
4

8.8:Sketchbooks, 1986-1998

0.6 Linear feet
Box 7-8
Eleven sketchbooks date from 1986-1998 and were used by Dodd on various trip to sketch landscapes and architecture. Media used include pencil, pen, and watercolor. Many sketches are labeled with the date and name of site.
DescriptionContainer
Sketchbook, "Trip to Arizona and New Mexico", 1986 April
7
5
Sketchbook, "Hanover, NH, and Vermont", 1990
7
6
Sketchbook, "Delaware Water Gap, Vermont Studio Center", 1990
7
7
Sketchbook, "Water Gap and Maine Night Walks", 1991
7
8
Sketchbook, "Trip to Texas with Anne Arnold and Bob Brooks", 1991
8
1
Sketchbook, "New Orleans and Texas with Bob and Anne", 1991
8
2
Sketchbook, "Maine", 1991
8
3
Sketchbook, "Trip to Ucross with Elizabeth", 1994 March
8
4
Sketchbook, "Maine, Vermont, 1995; Trip West, 1996", 1995-1996
8
5
Sketchbook, "Turkey, 1995; Louisiana, 1998", 1995, 1998
8
6
Sketchbook, "Harrisville, New Hampshire; Owls Head, Maine", 1998
8
7

8.9:Artwork by Other Artist, 1981-1984

1 Folder
Box 8
The artworks in this series are four prints by the artist George Schneeman, which were incorporated into a calendar for the years 1981-1984.
DescriptionContainer
Calendar Prints, George Schneeman, 1981-1984
8
8

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