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Summary:
Papers of painter Harry Helfman include a scrapbook of newspaper clippings (1933-38) pertaining to the American Artists School, the John Reed Club Art School, the American Artists' Congress, and the art scene in New York. In addition, there are several printed items (1939-1962), including a catalog for the 1939-40 academic year at the American Artists School, and an exhibition catalog (n.d.) and two issues of the periodical, Art Front, 1936 June, 1937, January.
Citation:
Harry Helfman papers, 1933-1962. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
Painter; New York, N.Y. d. 1995.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated 1998 and 1999 by Elizabeth S. Helfman, the widow of Harry Helfman.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Art -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
