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Contents and Arrangement

The collection is arranged as 11 series:

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Series 1: Biographical Material , 1932-1988
1 Linear foot
Boxes 1, 40, OV 58

This series contains general biographical material on Nesbitt and his family, including records relating to the estates of Nesbitt's parents, Frank and Mildred C. Nesbitt, and Lowell Nesbitt's will. Also found here are records documenting Nesbitt's education, awards that he received, and miscellaneous memorabilia. Temple University records include a yearbook, a photo of Nesbitt, Nesbitt's report card, a certificate of honor, a commencement program, and Nesbitt's Bachelor of Arts and Stained Glass Design certification. The series also includes photographs of a painting and sculpture Nesbitt submitted for his admission to London's Royal College of Art.
Folders are arranged alphabetically by folder title with the exception of records relating to education and awards, which are arranged in rough chronological order.
Description Container Select
Astrology and Horoscopes, 1969, undated, undated
1
1-3
Biographical Information, 1980
1
4
Brandeis University Library Learned Research Journal, circa 1970s
1
5
Car Leasing, circa 1980
1
6
Certificate of Occupancy, 1977
1
7
Cigar Box, undated
see Box 40
1
8
Driver's License, 1986
1
9
Garden Book, undated
1
10
Interests, undated
1
11
Lock Information, undated
1
12
Membership Roster for the Lowell Nesbitt Fan Club (Manhattan Chapter), undated
1
13
Nesbitt, Frank, Estate, 1932-1982
1
14-16
Nesbitt, Frank, Memorial, 1978
1
17
Nesbitt, Lowell, Will, 1986-1988
1
18
Nesbitt, Mildred C., Estate, 1949-1975
1
19
Palm Reading of Nesbitt by Jeffrey Norfolk, 1975
See OV 58
1
20
Trip Abroad Book, 1971
1
21
Watch and Strap, undated
1
22
Education and Awards
School Papers, circa 1950s
1
23
Towson High Schook Yearbook, 1948
1
24
Towson High School Yearbook, 1951
1
25
Towson High School Commencement Program, 1951
1
26
High School Diploma, 1951
see Box 40
1
27
Temple University Records, 1955-1957
see also Box 40
1
28-33
Royal College of Art Admission, circa 1955
1
34-35
Artist Certification, 1985-1988
1
36
Dyansen Gallery, Certificate of Honor, 1988
1
37
Oversized Cigar Box, undated
see Box 1
40
1
Oversized Material, Education and Awards, High School Diploma, 1951
see Box 1
40
2
Oversized Material, Education and Awards, Temple University Tyler Fellow Scroll, 1957
see Box 1
40
3
Oversized Palm Reading of Nesbitt by Jeffrey Norfolk, 1975
see Box 1
OV 58
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Series 2: Architectural Records for Homes and Studios , 1977-1992
1 Linear foot
Boxes 1-2, 40

This series contains records relating to Nesbitt's homes on West Twelfth Street, New York, New York, and Kent, New York, including documentation of property sales, architectural plans by Preston Phillips, drawings, appraisal photographs and alphabetically arranged correspondence.
Description Container Select
Architects Drawings, West Twelfth Street, Architecture, 1977
1
38
Architectural Plans for Kent Home in New York by Preston Phillips, 1981
1
39-41
Affidavit and Information on Trash, 1981
2
1
Architectural Plans, Pyramid Studio-Garage in Stoneleigh, Kent, New York by Preston Phillips, and Nesbitt's Notes, 1985-1986
see Box 40
2
2
Preston Phillips and Kent Home, 1978-1981
2
3
List of Paintings for Stoneleigh Pyramid, undated
2
4
Statement of Closing of Sales of Premises, 1985
2
5
Building, 1986
2
6
Architectural Records, 1987
2
7-8
Architectural Plans by Lowell Nesbitt, 1987
See Box 40
2
9
Appraisal Photos, 1992
2
10
Kent Studio-A, 1979-1981
2
11
Kent Studio-B, 1979-1980
2
12
Kent Studio-C, 1979
2
13
Kent Studio-EFG, 1979
2
14
Kent Studio-H, 1979-1981
2
15
Kent Studio-IJ, 1979-1980
2
16
Kent Studio-KL, 1979-1981
2
17
Kent Studio-MN, 1980-1981
2
18
Kent Studio-OP, 1979-1982
2
19
Kent Studio-R, 1980
2
20
Kent Studio-ST, 1979-1982
2
21
Kent Studio-W, 1983
2
22
Oversized Architectural Plans, Pyramid Studio-Garage in Stoneleigh, Kent, New York, by Preston Phillips, Nesbitt's Notes, 1985-1986
see Box 2
40
4
Oversized Architectural Plan, Pyramid Studio-Garage in Stoneleigh, Kent, New York, by Preston Phillips, 1985-1986
see Box 2
40
5
Oversized Architectural Plans by Lowell Nesbitt, 1987
see Box 2
40
6
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Series 3: Notes and Writings , 1981-1990
1 Linear foot
Boxes 2-3

This series contains one folder of writings by Nesbitt in addition to notes on his studios and notebooks and notepads which typically contain "to do" lists, drafts of letters, contact information, and miscellaneous notes. There is also a notebook containing sketches and notes on house planning, and a folder of notes for Pierre Gagne. Studio notebooks contain instructions for Nesbitt's studio assistant, Tim Hoffman.
Description Container Select
Poem entitled "The Egyptian," Unidentified Author, undated
2
23
Poem Dedicated to Lowell Nesbitt from Fedil (?), 1983
2
24
Writings by Lowell Nesbitt, "Statement of Intuition,", undated
2
25
Notebooks, Notepads and Notes, 1984, undated
2
26-34
Sketches, Notes on House, Planning, Print Material, undated
2
35
Studio Notes, 1981-1983
2
36-39
Studio Notes, 1984
3
1
Notes for Pierre Gagne, 1990
3
2
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Series 4: Calendars and Addresses , 1973-1993
1.25 Linear feet
Boxes 3-5

This series contains Nesbitt's notated calendars, such as monthly and yearly planners and "daily reminder" calendars, in addition to address books, telephone numbers and business cards.
Description Container Select
Address Books, 1973, undated
3
3-8
Appointment Books, 1988-1990
3
9-11
Business Cards and Telephone Numbers, undated
3
12-17
Calendars, 1973-1977
3
18-20
Calendars, 1978-1992
4
1-10
Calendars, 1993
5
1-2
Guestbooks and Guest Addresses, circa 1980s
5
3-5
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Series 5: Correspondence and Subject Files , 1940-circa 1990s
8 Linear feet
Boxes 5-12, 40, OV 51

The series is arranged into 6 subseries:
  • 5.1: Correspondence, 1940-circa 1990s
  • 5.2: Galleries, 1973-1992
  • 5.3: Exhibitions, 1981-1992
  • 5.4: Commissions, 1977-1993
  • 5.5: Committees, 1980-1992
  • 5.6: Legal, 1978-1991
5.1: Correspondence, 1940-circa 1990s
5.1.1: Correspondence: Alphabetical, 1940-1992
This subseries contains correspondence with individuals, businesses, organizations and museums arranged alphabetically by folder title. Researchers should also consult 5.1.2: Correspondence: Chronological, for additional correspondence of this type.
Description Container
Albright, Ernest and Madeleine, Chinese Shar-Pei, 1977
5
6
Aldrich Museum (1980), Ridgefield, CT, 1979-1981
5
7-8
Anne Letters, circa 1950s
5
9-11
Anti-Defamation League of B-Nai B-Rith, 1991-1992
5
12
Arizona Lecture and Tours (1987), 1987-1988
5
13-14
Art Contact, Venezuela-Coconut Grove, Florida, 1978-1980
5
15-16
Arthur Smith Antiques, 1989-1990
5
17
Artists for American Indians, American Indian Heritage Foundation, 1991
5
18
Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Syrna Beach, FL, 1982-1988
5
19
Bace, Bill "Artist Christmas Tree Ornament Benefit and Reception for Friends in Deed,", 1992
5
20
Baltimore Museum of Art, 1968, 1980-1989
5
21-22
Benetton, John, undated
5
23
Berger, Larry, 1990
5
24
Bianchi, Lynn, undated
5
25
Brack, Mrs. C. Bernard, undated
5
26
Bush, Martin H. "ACA Galleries,", 1989-1992
5
27
Bushnell, George E., Jr., undated
5
28
Carol and Carol, 1982
5
29
Chuzy, Marian, 1992
5
30
Clark, Michael and Krausmann, Pamela, 1975
5
31
Commonwealth of Virginia, 1991
5
32
Contracts and Sales Agreement, 1990
5
33
Cook, Edith N., undated
5
34
Copyrights, 1981-1982
5
35
Corporation Art Collections, 1987
5
36
Correspondence, Receipts, Address Lists, circa early 1990s
5
37
Crozier Fine Arts, Inc., 1989
5
38
Darling, Reg, 1990
5
39
Denver Art Museum, 1992
5
40
Edwards, Julie and Blake, 1986
5
41
Everson Museum of Art, 1989
5
42
Farrell, Kenneth, 1992
5
43
Fire Island Pines Arts Project, 1989-1991
5
44
Franz Bader, Inc., 1967
5
45
Fund for Democracy and Development, 1992
5
46
Hightove, John, 1989
5
47
Homayoun, Martyn, 1979
5
48
House and Garden, Kit Chambers, Nassau, Bahamas, 1980
5
49
Huck, Carla, 1993
5
50
Images Gallery, 1992
5
51
Ivey's Florida, Orlando/Jacksonville, 1980
5
52
Jack, "Wells, Rich, Greene Inc,", undated
5
53
Jackson Christmas Card, undated
5
54
Jackson, Joan, 1989
5
55
Jacksonville Arts and Design, 1987
5
56
Leichtung, Jon, 1990
5
57
Lejwicks, Grejon, undated
5
58
Levine and Levine Graphics, 1980-1981
5
59
Lilly, David, 1990
5
60
Lilly, J. A., Manuscript Satyricon for Roz Avrett, 1991
5
61-64
Lilly, J. A., Satyricon, 1990
6
1-3
Lilly, J. A., Satyricon (1993), Digital, 2014
0.001 Gigabytes
Two computer files
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Loose Letters Unidentified, circa 1970s-circa 1990s
6
5
Lowell to Lowell (from), undated
6
6
Marcus, Roy, undated
6
7
McLean, Harvey D., undated
6
8
McNay Art Institute, M. Koogler (1980), San Antonio, TX, 1979-1980
6
9-10
Miami-Dade Public Library, 1987-1991
6
11
Miller, Monica, 1991
6
12
Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ, 1981-1982
6
13
Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1991
6
14
National Arts Club, 1990
6
15
Nesbitt, Lenore Carrero, 1987
6
16
Nesbitt, Lowell, to his Parents, 1940-1980
6
17-31
Nesbitt, Lowell, from his Parents, 1940-1950
6
32
New York Philharmonic, 1987
6
33
Pell, Senator Claiborne, 1990
6
34
Personal and Professional "Old Correspondence,", 1979
6
35-37
Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, OK, 1981-1991
6
38
Phillips, Preston, 1992
6
39
Pomare, Filipe, 1991
6
40
Puchkoff, Carrie, Resume, undated
6
41
Radford University, 1989
6
42
Rich, Matthew, 1989
6
43
Terra, undated
6
44
Towe, Teri Noel, Attorney, 1990-1992
6
45
Vanderlip, Dianne Perry, undated
6
46
Wandel, Peter, 1990
6
47
Watson, Sliris (?) and Wid, 1992
6
48
Wilson, Bill, 1988
6
49
5.1.2: Correspondence: Chronological, 1965-1990
This subseries contains corrrespondence with individuals, businesses, organizations and museums arranged in rough chronological order. Researchers should also consult 5.1.1: Correspondence: Alphabetical, for additional correspondence of this type.
Description Container
Correspondence A-Z, 1965-1968
6
50-65
Correspondence A-C, 1971-1973
6
66-67
Correspondence D-Y, 1969-1973
7
1-12
Correspondence A-W, 1973-1975
7
13-24
Correspondence A-Y, 1974-1975
7
25-40
Correspondence A-Y, 1975-1976
7
41-52
Correspondence A-V, 1977-1978
7
53-66
Correspondence W, 1977-1978
8
1
Correspondence A-Z, 1979
8
2-15
Correspondence A-W, 1979-1980
8
16-28
Correspondence A-Z, 1981
8
29-43
Correspondence A-W, 1981-1982
8
44-56
Correspondence A-W, 1983
9
1-14
Correspondence A-Z, 1984
9
15-29
Correspondence A-W, 1984-1986
9
30-43
Corresondence A-Z, 1985-1986
9
44-57
Correspondence A-K, 1987
9
58-66
Correspondence L-W, 1987
10
1-7
Correspondence A-Z, 1988
10
8-21
Correspondence A-W, 1989
10
22-36
Correspondence A-W, 1990
10
37-53
5.2: Galleries, 1973-1992
This subseries documents Nesbitt's relationships with a large number of galleries including some that represented him, such as Andrew Crispo Gallery, DiLaurenti Gallery and Fay Gold Gallery, and others throughout the United States and in Germany, who exhibited his work.
Description Container
Andrew Crispo Gallery (New York, NY), 1980-1984
10
54-57
Andrew Crispo Gallery (New York, NY), Consignment Letters, 1978-1979
10
58-60
Andrew Crispo Gallery (New York, NY), Contracts, 1975-1984
10
61
Art Collections Gallery (Key West, FL), 1989
10
62
Bo Alveryd Gallery (Copenhagen, Denmark), 1974-1981
10
63
B. R. Kornblatt Gallery (Baltimore, MD), 1980-1981
10
64
DiLaurenti Gallery (New York, NY), 1986
10
65-67
Dyansen Corporation (New York, NY), 1988-1989
10
68-69
Eleanor Jeck Galleries (Tucson, AZ), 1987
10
70
El Prado Gallery, Don Pierson (Sedona, AZ), 1987
10
71
Fay Gold Gallery, 1987
10
72
Foster Harmon Gallery (Sarasota, FL), 1985-1986
10
73
Galerie Vorburg-Herman (Wunsche, Germany), 1984
10
74
Gallery Henoch, 1991
10
75
Gallery of 24 (Bay Harbor, FL), 1984-1985
10
76
Gimpel, Weitzenhofer and Cravan, 1973-1974
10
77
H. R. Love Gallery (Chicago, IL), 1987
10
78
Images Gallery, (Toledo, OH), 1982-1990
10
79
Joy Tash Gallery (Scottsdale, AZ), 1987-1991
10
80
Kaffie Gallery (Corpus Christie, TX), 1981-1982
10
81
Larsen-Dulman Gallery (New Hope, PA), 1988
10
82
Louis Newman Galleries (Beverly Hills, CA), 1987-1988
10
83-84
Martin Lawrence Gallery, M. Binder (Van Nuys, CA), 1983-1986
10
85
Metropolitan Art Associates Graphics and Contracts, circa 1980
10
86
Perri-Reneth Gallery (Southamption, NY), 1985-1989
11
1
Post Oak Fine Art Co. (Houston, TX), 1981-1982
11
2
Reinhard Onnasch-Bjorn Herder, Berlin, Germany, 1983
11
3
Robert F. Kidd Gallery (Birmingham, MI), 1982-1983
11
4
Robert Samuel Gallery, 1979
11
5
Sander Fine Art, G. Beker (Daytona Beach, FL), 1984-1987
11
6
Sarasota Design Gallery, 1992
11
7
Southwest Gallery (Dallas, TX), 1981-1983
11
8
Stadt Aachen Neue Galerie IM Alten Kurhausm Klischee and Antiklischee (New Gallery in the Cure House, Aachen), undated
11
9
Steiner Galleries (Miami, FL), 1987-1989
11
10
Steven Scott Gallery (Baltimore, MD), 1988-1989
11
11
Ted Gallery, 1989
11
12
Texann Ivy Fine Arts (1983) (Orlando, FL), 1982-1983
11
13
Uddoh Gallery, 1989
11
14
Wally Findlay Gallery (Palm Beach, FL), 1986-1988
11
15
5.3: Exhibitions, 1981-1992
This subseries documents a variety of exhibitions in which Nesbitt took part or which he curated such as the 1990 Humanist Icon exhibition at Bayly Art Museum in Charlottesville, Virginia that traveled to the New York Academy of Art and the Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.
Description Container
Animal Garden Exhibition, Andrew Crispo Gallery, 1981
11
16
Art in the Embassies, Truman Hall, 1985
11
17
Baltimore Itinerary for Exhibition Receptions, undated
11
18
Gadsen Alabama Exhibition, undated
11
19-20
Gadsen Center for Cultural Arts, Gadsen, AL, 1989-1990
11
21
General Electric Show (1981), Fairfield, CT, 1981
11
22
Greenwich Garden Center (1983), Cos Cob, CT, 1983
11
23
Humanist Icon
Bayly Museum, University of Virginia, circa 1990
11
24-25
Collage of Works, 1990
see OV 51
11
26
Loan Agreement, John Chamberlain, 1990
11
27
Loan Agreement, Ivan Chermayeff, 1990
11
28
Loan Agreement, Lewis Davis, 1990
11
29
Loan Agreement, Michelle Oka Doner, 1990
11
30
Loan Agreement, Helen Drellich, 1990
11
31
Loan Agreement, Molissa Fenley, 1990
11
32
Loan Agreement, Katherine Goldsmith, 1990
11
33
Loan Agreement, Geoffrey Holder, 1990
11
34
Loan Agreement, Jack Lenor Larsen, 1990
11
35
Loan Agreement, Polly King, 1990
11
36
Loan Agreement, Christopher Makos, 1990
11
37
Loan Agreement, Jack Mitchell, 1990
11
38
Loan Agreement, Malcolm Morley, 1990
11
39
Loan Agreement, Lowell Nesbitt, 1990
11
40
Loan Agreement, Mary Obering, 1990
11
41
Loan Agreement, Anthony Quinn, 1990
11
42
Loan Agreement, Madlyn Rhue, 1990
11
43
Loan Agreement, Stillman Rockefeller, 1990
11
44
Loan Agreement, Pauline Trigere, 1990
11
45
Loan Agreement, Mehri Weil, 1990
11
46
Wichita State University, 1990
11
47
Landscapes and Gardens Show (1982), Andrew Crispo Gallery, 1982-1983
11
48
Ohio Flower Shows (1983) Butler Institute, Youngstown University, 1982-1983
11
49-50
Oklahoma Arts Center (1983, 1985), 1983-1985
11
51-52
Temple University, 1986-1992
11
53
Upcoming Exhibitions, 1981
11
54
U. S. Department of State, Art in the Embassies Program (1985-1986), 1986-1990
11
55-56
Washington and Lee University (1983), 1983-1984
11
57
World Wildlife Fund, U. S., 1981
11
58
Oversized Humanist Icon Exhibition Collage of Works, 1990
see Box 11
OV 51
5.4: Commissions, 1977-1993
This subseries documents commissions Nesbitt undertook from a variety of individuals and organizations, including stamps for the United States Postal Service and the World Wildlife Fund.
Description Container
Bartlestein, Mrs. Gordon, undated
11
59
Filming in Apartment, 1980-1981
11
60
Flower Stamp Envelopes, 1981
11
61
Harriet, Personal Treasures, 1977
11
62
Hodges, Billy (Paul Frankel? Graphic Prints Contract?), undated
11
63
Horticultural Society (New York, NY), 1987
11
64
Janis-Orange-Red Orchid, undated
11
65
People Magazine Article on Nesbitt's Pucci Mannequin Designs, 1990
see OV 51
11
66
Perry, Mrs., Apartment, 1978
11
67
Plates, 1980-1981
11
68
Pucci International, 1990
11
69
Requests from Dealers and Individuals for Art, 1992-1993
11
70
Rosenfeld, Michelle, 1978
11
71
Rupert J. Smith, Inc. (New York, NY), 1988-1989
11
72
Sid Peter Investments (Montfleury Wines, Arlington, VA), 1987-1988
11
73
Thomas, Rusty, and National Wildflower Research Center, 1989
11
74
Tom Jones Graphics, Greensboro, NC, 1980
12
1
Two Wall Steet, New York, NY, 1984
12
2
Uniclub, Credit Cards, New York, NY, 1988
12
3
U. S. Opportunity Search, 1990
12
4
U. S. Postal Service Postage Stamps (1981), 1980-1987
12
5
U. S. Postal Service, Commemorative Flower Postage Stamps, Correspondence from Francesca, 1981
see Box 40
12
6
Warhol, Andy, Studio Purchased by Steven and Bernice Sohacki, 1982
12
7
Wenniger Graphics (1985), Boston, MA, 1985-1988
12
8
Wessel O'Connor Ltd., 1991
12
9
Westheimer, Mrs. Jerome, 1978
12
10
Wilm Fine Arts, Inc., 1992
12
11
World Wildlife Fund, Lothar Kruger, 1989
12
12
World Wildlife Fund, Stamps and Material, 1984
12
13-14
People Magazine Article on Nesbitt's Pucci Mannequin, 1990
see Box 11
OV 51
U. S. Postal Service Commemorative Flower Postage Stamps, Correspondence from Francesca, 1981
see Box 12
40
7
5.5: Committees, 1980-1992
This subseries documents Nesbitt's work for several committees and fundraising events including the "Night of 100 Trees" to benefit artists with AIDS, and Project Rembrandt, the annual juried exhibition of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for which Nesbitt was co-chairman. "Night of 100 Trees" material includes donation records and an invitation to the event designed by Nesbitt.
Description Container
AIDS Benefit (1983), 1984
12
15
"Night of 100 Trees,", circa 1980s
see also OV 51
12
16-17
F.I.T. Opening, undated
12
18
Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York Benefit (1987), 1987-1992
12
19-22
Multiple Sclerosis, Committee Members Exhibition, 1990
12
23-24
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1992
12
25
Project Rembrandt, 1980-1990
12
26
Project Rembrandt, Cemtie Show A F.I.T. 23 Artists, 1990
12
27
Very Special Arts, N. Whalen, Hawthorne, NY, 1987-1988
12
28
Night of 100 Trees, Donations, circa 1980s
see also Box 12
OV 51
5.6: Legal/Subject Files, 1978-1991
This subseries contains legal records including correspondence between Nesbitt and his lawyers.
Description Container
Fraud, undated
12
29
Lawyers, NY Tenzer, Greenblatt, Fallon, and Kaplan-Alan Brockman, 1978-1985
12
30
Marigold Goldberg, 1980
12
31
Linda L. Longo-Muth, 1991
12
32
Santa Fe Festival Theatre Company, 1980
12
33
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Series 6: Business and Financial Records , circa 1910-1993
2 Linear feet
Box 12-14

This series documents business transactions involving Nesbitt's artwork and includes insurance, banking, shipping, payroll and tax records. It contains lists of his artwork available for sale with prices and other details concerning sales and consignments. There is a folder titled "Teaching List" that includes details of Nesbitt's lecture carousel and price lists. Also found here are records documenting Nesbitt's real estate purchases and records on donations he made to various charitable organizations.
Description Container Select
List of Complete Works, Graphics (duplicate), undated
12
34-38
Partial List of Artwork (catalogue duplicates), undated
12
39
List of Complete Paintings and Drawings (duplicate catalogue), undated
12
40-41
Teaching List, undated
12
42
Master List of Prints and Available Graphics, circa 1980-1990
12
43
Paintings In and Out of Studio (original order), undated
12
44-51
Silkscreens and Lithographs, circa 1963-1981
13
1-8
Art Sales, Bills, Invoices, circa 1987
13
9
Art Storage and Insurance, Huntington T. Block , 1985
13
10
Receipts of Photos Taken of Artwork , 1979
13
11
Receipts, In and Out, 1975-1979
13
12-15
Artwork Sales, 1980-1992
13
16-23
Artwork Receipts, 1988-1990
13
24-25
Art-Related Bills and Invoices, 1983-1990
13
26-27
Artwork Billing Forms, 1977-1981
13
28
Pucci Invoice, 1992
13
29
Price List of Art, 1980-1990
13
30
Art Supply Receipts, 1979-1993
13
31-47
Receipts, Art-Related Insurance, Invoices, 1982
13
48
Chase Manhattan Bank Deposit Slips, 1977-1985
13
49-53
Donations, 1970-1991
13
54-58
Restoration Insurance, 1975-1980
13
59
Insured Prints Damaged, 1980
13
60
Random House, 1992
13
61
Legal, Will and Courtcase Receipts, 1979
13
62
James H. Benner, Insurance Services, 1967
13
63
Insurance, Home, 1980
13
64-65
Delivery Slips, 1980
14
1-3
Shipping, Paul Sipos Inc. , 1986-1992
14
4
Shipping, W. R. Keating Co., 1980
14
5
Shipping (Art in Embassies), 1989-1990
14
6
Shipping Bills, 1993
14
7
Paid Bills, Art and House, 1980
14
8-10
Financial Statement 4th Quarter for Building, 1992
14
11
Stoneleigh House, Tax, 1991
14
12
Stoneleigh Bills, Not to be Paid, 1988
14
13
Citibank Loan (Equity), Susan Bailey, 555 LaGuardia, NY, 1987-1988
14
14-16
Real Estate Information (1983), 1981-1985
14
17
Rental, 1970
14
18
Home Furnishing, 1979
14
19
House-Construction, Insurance, 1975-1976
14
20-21
Entertainment Parties, 1980s, 1980
14
22
Frank Nesbitt, 1947
14
23
Income Statement, 1980
14
24
Cash Disbursements, 1975
14
25
Cash Disbursements, 1984
14
26
Cash Disbursements, 1987
14
27
Cash Receipts Ledger, 1982
14
28
Financial Ledger, 1986
14
29
Payroll and Bills Ledger, 1980
14
30
Payroll and Bills Ledger, 1983
14
31
Payroll Ledger, 1985
14
32
Payroll, 1988
14
33
Payroll and Disbursement Journal, 1989
14
34
Payroll Ledger, 1990
14
35
Payroll Ledger, 1991
14
36
Stock Certificates Belonging to Nesbitt's Mother, circa 1910
14
37
Stock Statements, Drexel, Burnham Lambert, circa 1970s-1980s
14
38
Tax, undated
14
39
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Series 7: Artwork , circa 1948-1989
2 Linear feet
Boxes 15-16, 41-42, OVs 52, 55

This series is arranged as 2 subseries:
  • 7.1: Artwork by Nesbitt, circa 1948-1980s
  • 7.2: Artwork by Others, 1980-1989
7.1: Artwork by Nesbitt, 1948-circa 1980s
This subseries contains a range of artwork by Nesbitt including collages incorporating leaves, flowers and found objects; drawings with subjects such as dancers, statues and flowers; paintings in gouache; prints including a copper plate; and sketchbooks including sketches of Nesbitt's travels to Egypt, Italy and elsewhere.
Description Container
Artwork, Flower, undated
see Box 41
15
1
Baptism Window Design for St. Marylebone Church, undated
15
2
Collage Book, undated
15
3
Color Chart, undated
15
4
Copper Plate, undated
15
5
Drawing, "Welcome to Treasure Island,", undated
See OV 52
15
6
Magazine Cutout Flowers on a Box, undated
15
7-8
Painting on Board, undated
15
9
Panel Book, undated
15
10
Print, undated
15
11
Print Fragment, 1979
15
12
Print, Lithograph of Rose, 1973
See OV 55
15
13
Print of Bird, undated
15
14
Sketchbook, undated
15
15
Sketchbook, 1955
15
16
Sketchbook I, undated
15
17
Sketchbook II, undated
see Box 42
15
18
Sketchbook III, undated
15
19
Sketchbook IV, undated
see Box 42
15
20
Sketchbook V, 1980
15
21
Sketchbook VI, undated
see Box 42
15
22
Sketchbook VII, 1953
15
23
Sketchbook VIII, Tyler School of Fine Art, 1954
15
24
Sketchbook, Ballet, circa 1948
see Box 42
15
25
Sketchbook, Blank, undated
16
1
Sketchbook, Pen and Ink Drawings of Figures, Bird and Abstract, Flower Drawings, circa 1950s-1980s
see Box 42
16
2
Artwork, Flower, undated
see Box 15
41
1
Sketchbook, II, undated
see Box 15
42
1
Sketchbook, IV, undated
see Box 15
42
2
Sketchbook, VI, undated
see Box 15
42
3
Sketchbook, Ballet, circa 1948
see Box 16
42
4
Sketchbook, Pen and Ink Drawings of Figures, Bird and Abstract, Flower Drawings, circa 1950s-1980s
see Box 16
42
5
Drawing, "Welcome to Treasure Island,", undated
see Box 15
OV 52
Print, Lithograph of Rose, 1973
see Box 15
OV 55
7.2: Artwork by Others, 1980-1989
Description Container
Collage by Ray Johnson, undated
16
3
Drawing of a Record from Bill, 1978
16
4
Print, "Ariadne," by Will Barnet, 1980
16
5
Prints by Marco, 1989
16
6
Sketch, "A Carpet Line Starring Lowell Nesbitt" by Everds, undated
16
7
Unidentified from Friends, undated
16
8
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Series 8: Source Material , 1965-circa 1990s
12 Linear feet
Boxes 16-26, 43-45, OV 53

This series contains source material used by Nesbitt and documents his method of gathering photographs and magazine clippings and arranging them as collages on cardboard prior to painting. Groupings of source material reflect the range of Nesbitt's subject matter and include nudes, fruits and vegetables, flowers, landscapes, bridges, buildings and ruins, space, windows, easels, dogs and other animals and shoes. There is also a group of photographs of studios of artists including those of Alex Katz, Jasper Johns, Robert Indiana, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Warhol.
Description Container Select
Nudes, 1969-1988
see also Box 43
16
9-29
Fruit and Vegetables, 1974-1988
see also Box 43
16
30-42
Fruit and Vegetables, 1977-1980
17
1-9
Flowers, 1970-1990
see also Box 43
17
10-25
Flowers, 1965-circa 1990s
see also Boxes 43-44
18
1-25
Flowers, 1966-1980
see also Box 45
19
1-20
Flowers, circa 1970s-1987
20
1-18
Flowers, 1976-1987
21
1-4
Landscapes, 1974-1990
see also OV 53
21
5-12
Caves and Miscellaneous, 1971-1989
see also Boxes 43-44
21
13-24
Artist Studios, 1972-1976
see also Box 45
21
25-31
Artist Studios, circa 1970s
see also Boxes 43, 45
22
1-8
Bridges and Buildings, 1974-1978
22
9-14
Studio, Windows, Easels, 1967-1977
22
15-29
Studio, Windows, Easels, 1967-1977
see also Box 43
23
1-10
Space Materials, 1969-circa 1970s
23
11-15
Ruins, 1971-1987
23
16-26
Ruins, circa 1970s
24
1-2
Dogs and Animals, 1974-1986
24
3-17
Sheet Series, 1971-1979
24
18-21
Shoes, 1973-1980
25
1-19
Miscellaneous Oversized Material, 1967-1989
26
1-31
Oversized Material, Nudes, undated, 1985
see also Box 16
43
1
Oversized Material, Fruit and Vegetables, 1974-1979
see also Box 16
43
2
Oversized Material, Flowers, 1970-1987
see also Boxes 17-18
43
3-8
Oversized Material, Caves and Miscellaneous, undated
see also Box 21
43
9
Oversized Material, Artist Studios, 1974
see also Boxes 21-22
43
10-11
Oversized Material, Studio, Windows and Easels, 1972
see also Box 23
43
12
Oversized Material, Flowers, 1983-1987
see also Box 18
44
1-3
Oversized Material, Caves and Miscellaneous, 1983-1989
see also Box 21
44
4
Oversized Material, Flowers, undated, 1974
see also Box 19
45
1-2
Oversized Material, Artist Studios, 1972
see also Boxes 21-22
45
3-7
Oversized Material, Landscapes, 1974
see also Box 21
OV 53
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Series 9: Photographs and Audiovisual Records , circa 1903-circa 1990s
12.3 Linear feet
Boxes 16-26, 43-46, OV 53, FC 76-78

This series is arranged into 5 subseries:
  • 9.1: Photographs of Artwork, 1960-circa 1980s
  • 9.2: Personal Photographs, circa 1960s-circa 1990s
  • 9.3: Audiovisual Material, circa 1970s-circa 1980s
  • 9.4: Photograph Albums, circa 1903-1990s
  • 9.5: Slides, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
9.1: Photographs of Artwork, 1960-circa 1980s
This subseries contains photographs of a wide range of Nesbitt's artwork. Photographs of his "autobiographical series" include subjects such as bottles, clothes, dogs, easels, hats, shoes, studios, and bridges. Photographs of flower paintings include paintings of irises, orchids, roses, tulips and violets, and photographs of his "Electric Series" include subjects such as daffodils, dahlias, lilies, poppies, roses and tulips.
For additional photographs of artwork by Nesbitt see 9.4: Photograph Albums.
Description Container
Autobiographical Series, circa 1960s-circa 1970s
27
1-15
Flower Paintings, 1964-1973
27
16-20
Flowers, Electric Series, circa 1970s
27
21-32
Landscapes, Cave, Lunar Land, Ruins and Animals, circa 1960s-circa 1970s
27
33-48
Space, circa 1960s-circe 1970s
27
49-50
X-Ray Figures, 1960-circa 1970s
27
51-58
X-Ray Figures, circa 1960s-circa 1970s
28
1-6
Other Artwork and Miscellaneous, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
28
7-66
9.2: Personal Photographs, circa 1960s-circa 1990s
This subseries includes photographs of Nesbitt, his family, friends, colleagues and dogs. There are also photographs of male nudes and of Nesbitt with his artwork or posing with some of his subjects, in addition to photographs of Nesbitt in his studio.
Also found here are photographs of Nesbitt and others, including Louise Nevelson, Gloria Steinem and Alfred Hitchcock, taken by photographer Jack Mitchell. A personal friend of Nesbitt, Mitchell had a solo exhibition titled Artist Lowell Nesbitt at the Butler Institute of American Art in 1982, and took many press photographs of Nesbitt. There are also several additional photographs taken by others including one by Robert Indiana, and seven folders of photographs of artwork by others.
Description Container
Personal, 1976, undated
28
67-70
Personal, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
see also Boxes 46-47, OVs 51, 57-58
29
1-80
Personal, circa 1970s-1980s
see also Boxes 46-47
30
1-8
Artwork by Others, 1963-1989
see also OV 58
30
9-15
Photographs by Others
Indiana, Robert, "For Lowell from Robert Indiana,", circa 1970s
30
16
Mitchell, Jack, 1969-circa 1990s
see also Box 47, OV 58
30
17-44
Raymond, Lilo, "Michael,", 1974
30
45
Tighe, Mike, 1976
30
46
Weisond, D., undated
30
47
Oversized Photographs by Others, Jack Mitchell, 1969
see also Box 30
41
2
Oversized Personal Photographs, undated
see also Boxes 28-30
46
Oversized Personal Photographs, undated
see also Boxes 28-30
47
1-2
Oversized Photographs by Others, Jack Mitchell, 1969-1984
see also Box 30
47
3-14
Oversized Personal Photographs, undated
see also Boxes 28-30
OV 51
Oversized Personal Photographs, undated
see also Boxes 28-30
OV 57
Oversized Personal Photographs, undated
see also Boxes 28-30
OV 58
Oversized Photographs of Artwork by Others, 1963
see also Box 30
OV 58
Oversized Photographs by Others, Jack Mitchell, 1982
see also Box 30
OV 58
9.3.: Audiovisual Material, circa 1970s-circa 1980s
This subseries contains audiocassettes, videocassettes and films relating to Nesbitt and other artists including Keith Haring. It includes the film "The Ruins," shot in Nesbitt's studio and a film of Nesbitt painting a book mobile with "electric flowers" for the Miami-Dade Public Library.
Description Container
Audiocassette, WBAI Interview Segment B., undated
31
1
Audiocassettes, 2 not labeled, 1 "Lowell Nesbitt Taped Conversations with Dean Farrell Cano,", undated
3 Cassettes
31
2
Videocassette, "Keith Haring" by Broad Street Productions, 1988
31
3
Videocassette, "Keith Haring Slides 4,", undated
31
4
Videocassette, "Project Rembrandt,", undated
31
5
"Lowell Nesbitt Paints the Artmobile", circa 1977
1 Film reel
Super 8 mm
FC 76
"Artmobile" , 1976
1 Film reel
Title frame reads "A film by Frank Smathers"
16 mm
FC 77
"The Ruins", circa 1971
1 Film reel
Title frame reads "THE PAINTINGS OF LOWELL NESBITT In cooperation with THE GIMPEL & WEITZENHOFFER GALLERY;" leader reads "John L. Huszar"
16 mm
FC 78
9.4: Photograph Albums, circa 1903-1990s
Albums contain both personal photographs and photographs of artwork.
Description Container
Trip Abroad, undated
31
9
Trips, undated
31
10
Trips, Flowers, Animals, undated
31
11
Album I, circa 1903-1970s
32
1
Album II, 1930-1950s
32
2
Album III, 1950-1970s
32
3
Album IV, 1960s-1970s
32
4
Album V, 1980s-1990s
32
5
X-Ray Figures, 1963-1971
33
1
Stair Exterior, 1965-1971
33
2
Flowers, 1964-1970
33
3
Nude Figure, 1969-1977
33
4
Autobiographical Series, 1973-1976
33
5
X-Ray Flowers, 1963-1973
33
6
Flowers (1973), 1971-1974
34
1
Studios, Computers, Moon, 1967-1972
34
2
Landscapes, Caves, 1965-1983
34
3
Loft Photos, undated
34
4
Flowers, 1975-1978
34
5
Autobiographical Series, 1973-1975
34
6
House with Artwork, Artwork, undated
35
1
Ruins, 1970-1972
35
2
Electric Flowers, 1974
35
3
Stairs Interior, 1965-1971
35
4
9.5: Slides, circa 1960s-circa 1980s
Material found here is a combination of slides of artwork and personal slides in addition to slides of nudes by Jack Mitchell. Slides contain images of paintings, sculpture, Nesbitt's "autobiographical" and "retrospective" series, landscapes, and stills of the Humanist Icon and Secret Garden exhibitions. Many of the slides found here were used by Nesbitt for lectures that were originally stored in slide carousels. Also found here are images stored on several slide viewers.
Description Container
Slides 1-13, undated
35
5
Slides 14-21, undated
36
1
Slides 22-28, circa 1960s-1980s
36
2
Slides 29-31, undated
36
3
Slides 33-38, undated
36
4
Slides 39-46, undated
36
5
Slides 47-55, undated
36
6
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Series 10: Printed Material , circa 1960s-circa 1990s
3.05 Linear feet
Boxes 37-39, 45, OVs 48-50, 54, 56, 60

This series includes exhibition announcements and catalogs, clippings concerning exhibitions of Nesbitt's work and articles about his home, as well as posters relating to commissions Nesbitt undertook, gallery openings, and fundraisers in which he was involved.
Description Container Select
Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, 1965-1990
37
1-31
Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, 1964-circa 1990s
38
1-9
Clippings and Magazine Articles on Nesbitt, circa 1960s-circa 1990s
see also Box 45
38
10-30
Clippings and Magazine Articles on Nesbitt, 1968-circa 1990s
see also Box 45
39
1-30
Posters, 1969-1990
see OV 48
39
31-39
Posters, 1974-circa 1980s
see OV 49
39
40-47
Posters, 1981-1982
see OV 50
39
48-53
Posters, 1972-1984
see OV 54
39
54-61
Posters, 1973-1983
see OV 56 and OV 60
39
62-70
Licht Editions: Serigraph Calendar, 1972
see OV 60
39
71
Oversized Clippings and Magazine Articles on Nesbitt, Corcoran Mapplethorpe Exhibit, 1989
see also Boxes 38-39
45
8
Oversized Clippings and Magazine Articles on Nesbitt, circa 1970s-1980s
see also Boxes 38-39
45
9
Oversized Clippings and Magazine Articles on Nesbitt, J. Burckhardt Reproductions on Prints, undated
see also Boxes 38-39
45
10
Oversized Clippings and Magazine Articles on Nesbitt, Project Rembrandt Calendar, 1994
see also Boxes 38-39
45
11
Oversized Posters, 1969-1990
see Box 39
OV 48
Oversized Posters, 1974-circa 1980s
see Box 39
OV 49
Oversized Posters, 1981-1982
see Box 39
OV 50
Oversized Posters, 1981-1982
see Box 39
OV 54
Oversized Posters, 1973-1983
see Box 39
OV 56
Oversized Licht Editions Serigraph Calendar, 1972
see Box 39
OV 60
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Series 11: Scrapbooks , 1964-1992
6.6 Linear feet
Boxes 61-75

The scrapbooks in this series contain invitations, photographs, newspaper clippings and other printed material related to exhibitions, photographs of artwork, Nesbitt's studio, events and parties he attended and hosted, and exhibition openings.
Description Container Select
#1, Landscapes, undated
61
1
#2, Nudes, undated
62
1
#3, Studio and Artwork, undated
62
2
#4-5, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1964-1971
63
#6-7, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1971-1973
64
#8-9, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1973-1974
65
#10-11, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1974-1975
66
#12-13, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1975-1976
67
#14-15, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1976-1978
68
#16-17, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1979-1980
69
#18-19, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1981-1982
70
#20-21, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1983-1984
71
#22-23, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1985-1987
72
#24-25, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1988-1989
73
#26-27, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1989-1992
74
#28, "Lowell Nesbitt" Scrapbooks, 1992
75

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