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Creator:
Motley, Archibald John, 1891-1981  Search this
Extent:
71 Items
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1925-1977
Summary:
The papers of African American painter Archibald Motley consist of 71 items and date from 1925-1977. Found are photocopies of biographical material, correspondence, clippings and exhibition catalogs. Also found are three photographs of Motley's paintings.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of African American painter Archibald Motley consist of 71 items and date from 1925-1977. Found are photocopies of biographical material, correspondence, clippings and exhibition catalogs. Also found are three photographs of Motley's paintings.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series. Series 1: Archibald Motley papers, 1925-1977 (Folder 1; 71 Items)
Biographical / Historical:
Archibald Motley, Jr. (1891-1981) was an African American painter known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and his depictions of Black life.
Provenance:
Donated 1978 by Archie Motley, son of Archibald Motley, Jr.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Occupation:
Painters -- Illinois -- Chicago  Search this
Topic:
African American artists  Search this
Citation:
Archibald Motley Papers, 1925-1977. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.motlarch
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Archibald Motley papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9dc49a3f7-23ed-477a-9783-19e9fbbb00b6
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-motlarch