The papers of New York based artist and educator Ruth Abrams measure 1.0 linear foot and date from 1934 to 1984. The collection includes correspondence, writings and notes, personal business records, printed material, and photographs.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of New York based artist and educator Ruth Abrams measure 1.0 linear foot and date from 1934 to 1984. The collection includes correspondence with colleagues and business associates; writings and notes related to Abrams 1970's film Paradox of the Big and writings by others; personal business records; exhibition announcements, news clippings, and other printed materials; and photographs. Photographs depict Abrams in her studio and with colleagues and students, exhibition openings, including four photographs of Ilya Bolotowsky attending her 1977 exhibition, and photographs of artwork.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged as five series.
Series 1: Correspondence, 1948-1982 (Box 1; 12 folders)
Series 2: Writings and Notes, 1957-1977 (Box 1; 10 folders)
Series 3: Personal Business Records, 1958-1977 (Box 1; 3 folders)
Series 4: Printed Material, 1934-1983 (Box 1; 16 folders)
Series 5: Photographs, 1950-1978 (Box 1; 6 folders)
Biographical / Historical:
Ruth Abrams (1912-1986) was a painter in New York, NY. She was the art director at the Research Association of The New School from 1965 to 1966, and a lecturer at Parsons School of Design. Abrams is best known for her abstract style and outer-space paintings as well as a 1970s art film entitled, Paradox of the Big.
Provenance:
The Ruth Abrams papers were donated to the Archives of American Art by Ruth Abrams between 1981-1983.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Occupation:
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Educators -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Filmmakers -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
