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Creator:
Swenson, Gene, 1934-1969  Search this
Names:
Dine, Jim, 1935-  Search this
Extent:
2.8 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Diaries
Interviews
Date:
1950-1969
Scope and Contents:
The papers of art critic and curator Gene Swenson measure 2.8 linear feet and date from 1950-1969. Included are correspondence with art world and political figures Jim Dine and Harry Truman among others; loose writings and 24 diaries by Swenson, and 13 audio cassette tapes of interviews with artists.
Biographical / Historical:
Gene Swenson (1934-1969) was an art critic and curator in New York, N.Y.
Provenance:
The collection was donated in 2018 by by Anne Wilson, Gene Swenson's companion.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of audio visual recordings with no duplicate copy requires advance notice.
Portions of the collection are temporarily closed to researchers due to conservation treatment. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Occupation:
Art critics -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Genre/Form:
Sound recordings
Diaries
Interviews
Identifier:
AAA.swengene
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9ae3754e8-9f92-4987-b425-5f218c7f6278
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-swengene