The collection is arranged as 8 series. Series 1: Biographical Material, 1982-2013 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 2: Correspondence, 1920, 1951-2011 (Box 1; 0.75 linear feet) Series 3: Interviews, circa 1990-2002 (Box 2; 0.1 linear feet) Series 4: Writings, Talks, and Lectures, circa 1977-2005 (Boxes 2-4; 2.8 linear feet) Series 5: Subject Files, circa 1940, 1964-2004 (Boxes 4-6; 1.8 linear feet) Series 6: Printed Material, 1956-2006 (Boxes 6-8; 2.2 linear feet) Series 7: Artwork, 1942-1948 (Box 7, 1 folder) Series 8: Photographs, circa 1980-circa 2011 (Box 7; 0.25 linear feet)
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment. Use of archival audiovisual recordings with no duplicate access copy requires advance notice.
Summary:
The papers of art critic, writer, and painter Theodore F. Wolff measure 8 linear feet and date from 1920-2013, with the bulk of the material dating from 1977-2013. The collection documents Wolff's career through biographical material, correspondence, interviews, writings, subject files, printed material, a small amount of artwork, and photographs.
Citation:
Theodore F. Wolff papers, 1920-2013, bulk 1977-2013. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
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Biography Note:
Theodore F. Wolff (1926-2012) was an art critic, writer, and painter in New York City.
Language Note:
The collection is in English.
Provenance:
A small amount of material was donated in 1999 by Theodore F. Wolff. Additional papers were donated in 2013 by Collette Wolff, widow of Theodore F. Wolff.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
