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Reuben Tam papers, 1931-2006

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Series 1: Biographical Material , 1934-1993
0.4 Linear feet
Box 1

This series contains biographical summaries and resumes documenting Reuben Tam's career, as well as his school records, diplomas, and teaching records, including extensive records of his tenure at the Brooklyn Museum of Art School. Also found are records of artwork sales and loans, various lists of artwork, and the consignment and purchase records for the galleries which represented Tam. Also of note is a slide show and accompanying audio cassette recording of the "Reuben Tam Show" about his work as an artist on Monhegan Island, Maine.
Folders are arranged alphabetically.
The bulk of this series has been digitized, except for blank pages and duplicates. The sound recording of the "Reuben Tam Show" has been digitized for research access.
Description Container
Appraisal Records, 1991-1992
1
1
"Artists of Hawaii" Television Program Documents, 1983
1
2
Artwork Freight Records, 1991-1994
1
3
Artwork Sales and Loans, 1948, circa 1969-1992
1
4
Bills and Receipts (1 of 2), circa 1941-1977
1
5
Bills and Receipts (2 of 2), circa 1941-1977
1
6
Biographical Information and Resumes, 1944-1987
1
7
Calendar Pages, 1965
1
8
Consignments and Purchases, Alan Gallery, 1953-1955
1
9
Consignments and Purchases, Alan Gallery, 1956-1967
1
10
Consignments and Purchases, Coe Kerr Gallery, 1971-1979
1
11
Consignments and Purchases, Downtown Gallery, 1943-1951
1
12
Consignments and Purchases, Downtown Gallery, 1959, 1952-1953
1
13
Diplomas, 1937-1938
1
14
Identification Card, 1940
1
15
Lists of Artwork, circa 1957-1984
1
16
Memorial Program, 1991
1
17
National Endowment for the Arts Grant Application, 1969
1
18
"Reuben Tam Show" Slide Show, circa 1980
1
19
"Reuben Tam Show" Sound Recordings, circa 1980
2 sound cassettes
Duplicates
1
20
School Records, 1934-1940
1
21
Teaching Records, 1973, 1943, 1940
1
22
Teaching Records, Brooklyn Museum of Art School (1 of 2), 1948-1974
1
23
Teaching Records, Brooklyn Museum of Art School (2 of 2), 1948-1974
1
24
Travel Documents, 1974
1
25

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