Whitney Museum Library, Artists' Correspondence and Ephemera

This collection consists of 580 objects from the Frances Mulhall Achilles Library at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The collection brings focus to a specific selection of extraordinary material found in the Whitney’s Library and Archival collections. These letters, notes, personalized announcements and invitations represent a view of the thoughts and conversations between Museum staff and the artists they represented, and provides a window into the changing tastes of the viewing public and art market.

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"An American Place" 509 Madison Ave Room 1710 (S.E. corner 53 St. - New York)
27 New Paintings Abstractions Landscapes Etc. Etc. Etc.
"Christmas Afternoon" Charles Burchfield Christmas card
Handwritten Christmas card from Charles Burchfield, undated.
"Christmas Morning" Charles Burchfield Christmas card
Handwritten Christmas card from Charles Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, undated. He congratulates Irvine on her promotion and says he looks forward to coming to New York in the spring.
"The Glow of Christmas" Charles Burchfield Christmas card, December sixteenth
Christmas card handwritten from Bertha Burchfield, signed Charlie and Bertha, to Rosalind Irvine, dated December16.
12/12/45 Works by Stuart Davis Sent to Whitney Museum
An inventory of items sent to the Whitney Museum from Stuart Davis including portfolios, paintings, watercolors, drawings, lithographs, gouaches a drawing for World's Fair mural, "History of Communications", December 12, 1945.
A BOX OF SMILE BY YOKO ONO
Brochure advertising two collaborative works including Yoko Ono, postmarked September 20, 1984.
A HOLE TO SEE THE SKY THROUGH YOKO ONO '71
Announcement for a 1971 Yoko Ono show.
ALEXANDER CALDER WORKS ON PAPER 1925 - 1976 October 12 - November 13, 1976
Exhibition brochure for Alexander Calder show Works on Paper 1925 - 1976 at the Perls Galleries, 1016 Madison Avenue, New York, held October 12 through November 13, 1976.
Abbott Pattison to Mr. Armstrong, Dec 28 79
Handwritten letter and line drawing from Abbott Pattison to Tom Armstrong, dated December 28, 1979.
Abbott Pattison to Mr. Goodrich 22 Jan 62
Handwritten letter from Abbott Pattison to Lloyd Goodrich, dated January 22, 1962. Discussing his various works.
Abraham Ratner to Mr. John I. H. Baur, July 15 '57
Handwritten letter from Abraham Ratner to John Baur, dated July 15, 1957.
Abraham Walkowitz to Mrs. Miller, April 16 1967
Handwritten letter from Abraham Walkowitz to Flora Whitney Miller, dated April 16, 1951. Regarding a gift of an intimate collection given in honor of her mother, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. Expresses his admiration for Mrs. Whitney.
Ad Reinhardt to John Gordon, 1964
Handwritten letter from Ad Reinhardt to John Gordon, dated 1964. Expressing his opinions and "objections" about a Sidney Janis show.
Alex Katz Fischbach 29 W. 57 Street N.Y.C. Dec 2nd-Jan 5th 1967-1968
Postcard exhibition announcement, postmarked November 29, 1957.
Alex Katz to Patterson Sims
Postcard from Alex Katz to Patterson Sims, postmarked August 6, 1979.
Alex Katz to Richard Marshall
Postcard from Alex Katz, signed Alex and Ada, to Richard Marshall
Alex Katz to Richard Marshall
Postcard from Alex Katz to Richard Marshall, postmarked February 1, 1985.
Alex Katz to Richard Marshall
Postcard from Alex Katz to Richard Marshall, postmarked July 25, 1988.
Alexander Kozloff to Mr. Westlake, September 18, 1964
Handwritten letter from Alexander Kozloff to Mr. Westlake, dated September 18, 1964.
Alice Trumball Mason Recent Paintings and Prints Retrospective
Exhibition announcement for two concurrent shows - Recent Paintings and Prints, and Retrospective - at separate locations, along with handwritten note from Alice Trumbull Mason to Lloyd Goodrich, November 1967.
Allan McCollum to Mr. Armstrong, May 19
Handwritten note from Allan McCollum to Tom Armstrong, dated May 19.
Allen Porter to Mrs. Miller, November 17, 1966
Typewritten letter from Allen Porter to Flora Whitney Miller, dated November 17, 1966.
Allen Tucker to Mrs. Force, Feb 1. 1933
Handwritten letter from Allen Tucker to Juliana Force, dated February 1, 1933.
Allen Tucker to Mrs. Force, May 25. 1933
Handwritten letter from Allen Tucker to Juliana Force, dated May 25, 1933.
Allen Tucker to Mrs. Force, Sunday
Handwritten letter from Allen Tucker to Juliana Force, undated.
Ann Hamilton to Richard, Jan 2. 91
Handwritten letter from Ann Hamilton to Richard, dated January 2, 1991.
Antonio Frasconi, Weyhe Gallery 794 Lexington Avenue, NY, March 14 through April 7, 1953
Announcement for Antonio Frasconi exhibit at Weyhe Gallery, NY, March 14 through April 7, 1953.
Associate Curator (Lloyd Goodrich) to Bertram Hartman, April 16, 1947
Typewritten letter from Associate Curator (Lloyd Goodrich) to Bertram Hartman, dated April 16, 1947.
Associate Curator to Charles Burchfield, February 8, 1955
Typewritten letter from Associate Curator to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burchfield, dated February 8, 1955.
Associate Curator to Charles Burchfield, September 28, 1955
Typewritten letter from Associate Curator to Charles Burchfield, dated September 28, 1955.
Associate Curator to Mr. Gabriel Laderman, November 19, 1964
Typewritten letter from the Assoicate Curator to Gabriel Laderman, dated November 19, 1964.
Associate Director to Mr. Si Lewen, June 15, 1961
Typewritten letter from Associate Director, John Baur to Si Lewen, dated June 15, 1961.
BERNARD PERLIN EXHIBITION of PAINTINGS from MAY 5 to 31, 1958
Brochure for exhibition of paintings by Bernard Perlin at Catherine Viviano Gallery, 42 East 57 Street, New York from May 5 through May 31, 1958. Notations about work written in blue pen.
Barbara Haskell to Joseph Nechvatal, January 24, 1979
Photocopy of typewritten letter from Barbara Haskell to Joseph Nechvatal, dated January 24, 1979.
Barbara Haskell to Mr. Richard Diebenkorn, November 30, 1976
Typewritten letter from Barbara Haskell to Richard Diebenkorn, dated November 30, 1976. Expressing excitement about Diebenkorn's upcoming show at the Whitney.
Bernard Childs to Mr. John Gordon, 25.IX.60
Handwritten letter from Bernard Childs to John Gordon, dated September 25, 1960.
Bernard Childs to Mr. John Gordon, 3.IX.60
Handwritten letter from Bernard Childs to John Gordon, dated September 3, 1960.
Bernard Reder to Louisa and Jack Baur, April 8th 1963.
Handwritten letter from Bernard Reder to Louisa and John Baur, dated April 8, 1963. Updating them on his health and thanking them for their friendship and love.
Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, April 30, 1956
Handwritten letter from Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, dated April 30, 1956.
Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine
Easter card handwritten from Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, n.d., in which she tells Rossie that she and Charles Burchfield love her.
Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, April 12, 1957
Handwritten letter from Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, dated April 12, 1957.
Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, Nov. 21, 1955
Handwritten letter from Bertha Burchfield to Rosalind Irvine, dated November 21, 1955.
Bertram Hartman to Mr. Goodrich, April 8-1947
Handwritten letter with illustration from C. Bertram Hartman to Lloyd Goodrich, dated April 8, 1947.
Bill Jensen to Tom Armstrong, June 18, 1984
Handwritten letter from Bill Jensen to Tom Armstrong, dated June 18, 1984.
Boardman Robinson to Mrs. Force, Spring '32
Handwritten letter from Boardman Robinson to Juliana Force, dated Spring 1932. Thanking her for the invitation to exhibit at the Whitney and apologizing for having to be asked twice because the first request had not been answered.
Boyd Mefferd to Mac
Postcard from Boyd Mefferd to Robert Doty, postmarked October 9, 1973.
Bruce Nauman New iron casting, plaster, & drawing, May 29 to June 27
Exhibition flyer for new work by Bruce Nauman, postmarked May 20, 1981.
Bruce Nauman to Marsh, Dec 14/70
Handwritten letter to Marsha Tucker, dated December 14, 1970.
Bruce Nauman to Marsha Tucker + James Monte, March 8/69
Handwritten letter from Bruce Nauman to Marsha Tucker and James Monte, dated March 8, 1969.
Bryan Hunt to Tom, 12-84
Handwritten note with drawing from Bryan Hunt to Tom Armstrong, dated December 1984 and postmarked December 1, 1984.

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