The Marshall Reisman papers concerning George Nakashima are dated 1959-2010, bulk 1972-1989, and comprise 0.2 linear feet. The papers include letters, correspondence, annotated sketches, photographs, financial records, and printed material related to commissioned works by woodworker and sculptor George Nakashima for art collector Marshall Reisman.
Scope and Contents note:
The Marshall Reisman papers concerning George Nakashima are dated 1959-2010, bulk 1972-1989, and comprise 0.2 linear feet. The papers include correspondence, letters, annotated sketches, receipts, photographs, financial records, and printed material related to commissioned works by woodworker and sculptor George Nakashima for art collector Marshall Reisman.
Arrangement note:
The collection is arranged as 3 series:
Series 1: Annotated Sketches, 1972, 1989 (Box 1; 1 folder)
Series 2: Letters and Related Financial Records, 1959-2001 (Box 1; 5 folders)
Series 3: Printed Material 1962-2010 (Box 1; 2 folders)
Biographical/Historical note:
Marshall Reisman (1914-2009) and his wife Dorothy (1914-2008) were both art collectors from Syracuse, NY. They commissioned furniture and other objects from George Nakashima (1905-1990).
Provenance:
Donated by the Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation through Robert Falter, trustee, 2010.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment.
Rights:
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