Series I: Tramp Art Research, Publications, and Exhibition, 1973 - 1999
Scope and Contents
Series 1 of the Burton and Helaine Fendelman Papers includes research, images, correspondence, contracts, drafts, proofs, and other materials related to Helaine Fendelman’s 1975 publication Tramp Art: An Itinerant's Folk Art and the tramp art exhibition she guest-curated at the American Folk Art Museum. Reviews and publicity about the book and the exhibition are included, as well as related articles written by Helaine Fendelman. An exhibition proposal, research, images, correspondence, and additional material related to the 1999 publication Tramp Art: A Folk Art Phenomenon by Fendelman and Jonathan Taylor are also included.
Dates
- 1973 - 1999
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
5 linear feet (10 Standard document cases; 1 Oversize file)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Series 1 is grouped by subject and arranged in a loosely chronological order.
Creator
- From the Collection: Fendelman, Helaine W. , (1942- ) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org