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  • A Day in the Life: Artists' Diaries from the Archives of American Art
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A Day in the Life: Artists' Diaries from the Archives of American Art

Historical Events

Commenting on current events, these artists attempted to make sense of the world around them.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
  • Writing
    thumbnail image for Janice Lowry journal 93

    Janice Lowry journal 93

    2001 July 12-December 3
  • Writing
    thumbnail image for Abraham Rattner diary

    Abraham Rattner diary

    1939 September 1 - October 28
  • Writing
    thumbnail image for Henry Mosler Civil War diary

    Henry Mosler Civil War diary

    1862
  • Writing
    thumbnail image for Cecilia Beaux diary

    Cecilia Beaux diary

    1912
  • Writing
    thumbnail image for William Christopher diary of march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama

    William Christopher diary of march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama

    1965 March 13-15
  • Writing
    thumbnail image for Diary entry, which recounts the news of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and funeral procession

    Diary entry, which recounts the news of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and funeral procession

    1865 April
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Contents of Exhibition
  • A Day in the Life: Artists' Diaries from the Archives of American Art
  • Day One
  • Technique and Process
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  • Childhood and Youth
  • A Page a Day
  • Perseverance

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As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, all Smithsonian museums, including the Lawrence A. Fleischman Gallery, are closed temporarily beginning November 23, 2020. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our websites and social media. 

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