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Summary:
The George Spaventa papers measure 0.21 linear feet and date from circa 1944-1980. Included are business letters; 52 sketches in ink, ink-wash, and pentel and two sketchbooks dated 1972 and 1974; photographs of Spaventa's work and of him with his family and friends; Spaventa's notes about his dreams; an essay by Frank O'Hara; financial statements and invoices; printed material including catalogs, announcements, and clippings; and miscellany.
Citation:
George Spaventa papers, 1944-1980. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Biography Note:
George Spaventa (1918-1978) was a sculptor and instructor in New York, N.Y.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated in 1978 and 1980 by Lillian Sannasardo, is Spaventa's sister. Two sketchbooks donated anonymously in 2022.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
