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Archives related to: R.E. Lewis, Inc.
| title | R. E. Lewis gallery records, 1952-1981. |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | 53 illustrated, annotated gallery print catalogs, 1967-1981; 223 annotated gallery lists, October 1952-October 1981; and 42 exhibition announcements, 1952-1971. |
| extent | 318 items (on 2 microfilm reels) reels 2382-2383 |
| formats | Exhibition Catalogs Catalogs |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://sova.si.edu/record/AAA.relewisg?s=8530&n=10&t=C&q=Labels&i=8538 |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1982 by R. E. Lewis. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:28 |
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| title | Oral history interview with Raymond E. Lewis |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Raymond E. Lewis conducted by Paul J. Karlstrom for the Archives of American Art. Lewis speaks of his childhood in New York, moving to California, his early plans to become a veterinarian, his education in art history at Berkeley, and teaching art in high schools. He discusses his move to Boston and work at Childs Gallery; his 1952 return to California, where he started his own print gallery; collectors who became clients of the print shop; lack of coverage of the graphic arts in art history education; the differences between "old masters" galleries and contemporary art galleries; and the importance of hands-on experience with prints. |
| extent | 5 sound cassettes (63 p. transcript on one microfilm reel) reel 3417 |
| formats | Interview |
| access | Transcript: Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | https://sova.si.edu/record/AAA.lewis81?s=0&n=10&t=K&q=*&i=0 |
| record source | https://www.si.edu/es/object/archives/sova-aaa-lewis81 |
| acquisition information | These 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. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:28 |
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| title | Subject file: R.E. Lewis Inc.: miscellaneous uncataloged material. |
| repository | The Museum of Modern Art |
| description | The folder may include announcements, clippings, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, and other Location MoMA Queens Subject Files Call Number R.E. LEWIS, INC |
| extent | 1 folder |
| formats | Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | https://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991010274259707141 |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:37 |
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