The collection is arranged into ten series: Series 1: Biographical Material, 1939-2002 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 2: Correspondence, 1923-2002 (Boxes 1-4; 3.8 linear feet) Series 3: Project Files, 1952-2003 (Boxes 4-5, OV 10; 1.2 linear feet) Series 4: Personal Business Records, 1889, 1946-2003 (Boxes 5-6, OV 10; 1.3 linear feet) Series 5: Notes and Writings, 1915, circa 1946-2002 (Boxes 6-7; 0.6 linear feet) Series 6: Sketchbooks and Sketches, circa 1965-1972 (Boxes 7, 9; 0.3 linear feet Series 7: Printed Material, 1937-2003 (Boxes 7, 9; 0.5 linear feet) Series 8: Audiovisual Material, 1973 (ER01; 0.846 GB) Series 9: Artifacts, circa 1965 (Box 7; 0.1 linear feet) Series 10: Photographs, circa 1940s-2001 (Box 8; 0.5 linear feet)
Access Note / Rights:
Use of the original papers requires an appointment. Use of archival audiovisual recordings with no duplicate access copy requires advance notice.
Summary:
The papers of New York sculptor Robert White measure 8.4 linear feet and 0.846 GB and date from 1889-2003, with the bulk of the material from 1915-2003. The collection documents White's varied career as a sculptor, educator, painter, and illustrator through biographical material; extensive correspondence; project files; personal business records; notes and writings; sketchbooks and sketches by Robert White and others; printed and digital material; audiovisual material; artifacts; and photographs.
Citation:
Robert W. White papers, 1889-2003, bulk 1915-2003. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
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Biography Note:
Robert Winthrop White (1921-2002) lived and worked in St. James, New York and was primarily known as a sculptor and educator.
Language Note:
Some records are in Dutch, French, German, and Italian.
Provenance:
The Robert W. White Papers were donated in 2003 by Claire Nicolas White, widow of Robert White.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Educators -- New York (State) -- New York Search this