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Archives related to: Vose, Robert C. (Robert Churchill), 1911-1998

titleRobert C. Vose lecture, 1987 May 14
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionA lecture delivered 1987 May 14, by Robert C. Vose, at the Somerset Club, Boston, Massachusetts.

Vose recalls some of the major American paintings sold by the Vose Galleries. He speaks of the thirty to forty year cycles in popularity and prices of American paintings, and of leading collectors, particularly Maxim Karolik.

Biographical/Historical Note:
Robert C. Vose (1911-1998) is an art dealer from Boston, Massachusetts.

extent1 sound cassette
formatsSound Recording Electronic Resource
accessUse requires an appointment.
record linkhttps://www.aaa.si.edu/download_pdf_transcript/ajax?record_id=edanmdm-AAADCD_oh_212499
record sourcehttps://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/robert-c-vose-lecture-11980
acquisition informationThe lecture was given at the Somerset Club for members of the Archives of American Art. Vose agreed to its being recorded and included in the Archives' collection. Funding for the digital preservation of this interview was provided by a grant from the Save America's Treasures Program of the National Park Service.
updated06/08/2023 16:42:22
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titleBruce Anthony King photographs and printed material, 1974-1986
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionPhotographs of artists (1974-1976) and miscellaneous printed material concerning King's photographs (1976-1986).

REEL 906: One hundred three photographs by King are of Leonard Baskin, his family, his studio, and his home.

REEL 1817: Six photographs of Harold Hugo, and 2 photographs of Boris Mirski (1974); previously microfilmed under Photos of Artists II and subsequently scanned.

Unfilmed: Photographs of artists (1976-1977) include Giovanni (John) Castano, Beverly Hallam and Mary-Leigh Smart, John Laurent, Judy and Todd McKee and their children, Peter Plamondon and his studio, and Robert C. Vose.

Printed material includes photocopies of King's photographs of Joel Janowitz and Maud Morgan. Printed material containing photographs by King includes a book VISION AND REVISION (1979), a magazine SPECTRUM (Spring/Summer 1985), and a calendar NEW ENGLAND IMAGES (1986).

Biographical/Historical Note: Photographer, born 1934.

extent 0.3 linear ft. (on 2 microfilm reels).
accessMicrofilm reels 906 and 1817 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
record sourcehttp://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/bruce-anthony-king-photographs-and-printed-material-7624
acquisition informationDonated by Bruce Anthony King, 1975 and 1985.
updated08/07/2015 10:22:17
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titleRobert C. Vose typescripts and clippings, 1961
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionWritings and printed material.

REEL 3480:
A 5-page typescript "Sanford Ballard Dole Low" contains Vose's recollections of Low, a painter and dealer in New Britain, Connecticut. Included are photocopies of 3 clippings (1961), regarding Low's "Man of the Year" award from the New Britain Press Club.

REEL 4314:
Undated typescript, 36 p., for Vose's "Alvan Fisher," a biographical account of a genre and landscape painter.

Biographical/Historical Note: Art dealer; Boston, Mass.

extent 5 items (on 2 partial microfilm reels)
accessMicrofilm reels 3480 and 4314 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information. For more information on using the Archives’ resources, see the FAQ or Ask Us.
record sourcehttp://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/robert-c-vose-typescripts-and-clippings-5761
acquisition informationDonated by Robert Vose, Jr. The photocopied typescript on reel 4314 was discarded after microfilming.
updated08/07/2015 10:24:53
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titleOral history interview with Robert C. Vose, 1986 June 27-July 23
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionAn interview of Robert C. Vose conducted 1986 June 27-1986 July 23, by Robert F. Brown, for the Archives of American Art.

Biographical/Historical Note:

Robert C. Vose (1911-1998) was an art dealer, Vose Galleries of Boston.

Format:
Originally recorded 3 sound cassettes. Reformated in 2010 as 5 digital wav files. Duration is 3 hr., 25 min.

extentTranscript: 172 pages
accessFor more information on using the Archives’ resources, see the FAQ or Ask Us.
record linkhttp://www.aaa.si.edu/assets/audio/OHProgram/vose86_1of3_cass_SideA_e.mp3
record sourcehttp://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-robert-c-vose-9948
acquisition informationThese interviews are part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others. Funding for the digital preservation of this interview was provided by a grant from the Save America's Treasures Program of the National Park Service.
updated08/07/2015 10:26:36
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titleRobert C. Vose interview, 1961 Mar
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionAn interview of Robert C. Vose, Sr. conducted by Ruth Ley for the radio program, "PM East," in honor of Vose's 65th year with the firm.

Biographical/Historical Note:
Art dealer; Boston, Mass. Died 1964.

Vose, Robert Churchill, b. 1873 d. 1964
Dealer
Active in Boston, Mass.

Ley, Ruth
Radio interviewer

extent1 sound cassette.
accessUntranscribed; use requires an appointment. For more information on using the Archives’ resources, see the FAQ or Ask Us.
record sourcehttp://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/robert-c-vose-interview-10259
acquisition informationDonated 1989 by Robert C. Vose, Jr.
updated08/07/2015 10:30:35
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