Photographic materials include photographs, slides, and transparencies of Gilliam's artwork, personal studio, exhibition preparation, and exhibition spaces, including preparation photographs for Gilliam's installation on the exterior of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There are formal portraits of Gilliam, a portrait of Gilliam and one of his daughters, and candid photographs of Gilliam at work in his studio. Also included are records of student artwork and photos and slides of artwork sent to Gilliam by art students and aspiring artists.
Collection 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.
Collection Rights:
Authorization to publish, quote, or reproduce requires written permission from Sam Gilliam. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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Collection Citation:
Sam Gilliam papers, 1957-1989. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Henry Luce Foundation.
