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Series III: General Collecting, Appraisal, and Research Records, 1963 - 2017

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Burton and Helaine Fendelman Papers include research, photographs, correspondence, drafts, press, and other materials relating to Helaine Fendelman’s appraisal career, as well as the Fendelman’s folk art collection, lectures and courses Helaine Fendelman taught, television programs she hosted and was featured in, and conferences and auctions she took part in. This collection is particularly strong in relation to Helaine Fendelman’s scholarship on Tramp Art and highlights her research, exhibitions, and publications on the subject.

Dates

  • 1963 - 2017

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.

Extent

2.5 linear feet (5 Standard document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Series 3 is grouped by subject and arranged chronologically. AV materials are grouped together.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository

Contact:
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
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