A Finding Aid to the Lois Dodd Papers, 1945-2013, in the Archives of American Art
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A Finding Aid to the Lois Dodd Papers, 1945-2013, in the Archives of American Art Jayna M. Hanson Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art March 06, 2012 Archives of American Art 750 9th Street, NW Victor Building, Suite 2200 Washington, D.C. 20001 https://www.aaa.si.edu/services/questions https://www.aaa.si.edu/ Table of Contents Collection Overview ........................................................................................................ 1 Administrative Information .............................................................................................. 1 Biographical Note............................................................................................................. 2 Scope and Content Note................................................................................................. 2 Arrangement..................................................................................................................... 2 Names and Subjects ...................................................................................................... 3 Container Listing ............................................................................................................. 4 Series 1: Biographical Information, 1949-1989........................................................ 4 Series 2: Personal Business Records, 1959-1990................................................... 5 Series 3: Correspondence, 1952-1990.................................................................... 6 Series 4: Project and Teaching Files, 1969-1983.................................................... 8 Series 5: Writings and Notes, circa 1970-1990....................................................... 9 Series 6: Printed Material, circa 1970-2001........................................................... 10 Series 7: Photographs, 1952-circa 1990................................................................ 11 Series 8: Addition to the Lois Dodd Papers, 1945-2013........................................ 12 Lois Dodd papers AAA.doddlois Collection Overview Repository: Archives of American Art Title: Lois Dodd papers Identifier: AAA.doddlois Date: 1945-2013 Creator: Dodd, Lois, 1927- Extent: 6.82 Linear feet Language: English . Summary: The papers of New York City painter, educator, gallery owner, and activist Lois Dodd date from 1945 to 2013 and measure 6.82 linear feet. The papers focus on Dodd's personal work and contain little documentation of her involvement with Tanager Gallery. Found are biographical materials, including an interview conducted by Pat Mainardi in 1973; personal business records; professional correspondence; project and teaching files for Artist Housing Projects and various teaching positions; scattered writings and notes; printed materials including exhibition catalogs and announcements; and photographs. The 2014 and 2015 additions date from 1945-2013 and provide additional material related to Dodd's career as a painter and educator. Found here are biographical material; correspondence with friends and artists; writings by others; project and teaching files; personal business records; printed material; photographical material of artwork and Dodd; eleven travel sketchbooks; and a few pieces of artwork by George Schneeman. Administrative Information Acquisition Information Lois Dodd donated her papers to the Archives of American Art in several increments between 1981-2007. Dodd donated an additional 4.8 linear feet of material in 2014 and 2015. Related Material Among the collections of the Archives of American Art are the Tanager Gallery records, 1952-1972 and an oral history interview with Lois Dodd by Barbara Shikler conducted in 1988. Processing Information The Lois Dodd papers were minimally arranged upon receipt. In 2012, all accretions were merged, processed, and described by Jayna Hanson with funding provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. The 2014 and 2015 additions of 4.8 linear feet were minimally processed by Hilary Price 2016. Preferred Citation The Lois Dodd papers, 1945-2013. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Page 1 of 18 Lois Dodd papers AAA.doddlois Restrictions on Access Use of original papers requires an appointment. Terms of Use The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information. Biographical Note Lois Dodd (1927- ) is an observational painter, educator, activist, and co-founder of the Tanager Gallery. She is active in New York City and Maine. Lois Dodd was born in 1927 in Montclair, New Jersey. Beginning in 1945, Dodd commuted from Montclair to New York City to attend The Cooper Union, from which she graduated in 1948. She married fellow student and sculptor William King with whom she had one child, Eli. King and Dodd, among others, established the Tanager Gallery in 1952. Dodd worked for various organizations in New York City promoting affordable housing for artists, especially the renewal of Cooper Square. She continues to exhibit her paintings at both individual and group exhibitions. Scope and Content Note The papers of New York City painter, educator, gallery owner, and activist Lois Dodd date from 1945 to 2013 and measure 6.82 linear feet. The papers focus on Dodd's personal work and contain little documentation of her involvement with Tanager Gallery. Found are biographical materials, including an interview conducted by Pat Mainardi in 1973; personal business records; professional correspondence; project and teaching files for Artist Housing Projects and various teaching positions; scattered writings and notes; printed materials including exhibition catalogs and announcements; and photographs. The 2014 and 2015 additions date from 1945-2013 and provide additional material related to Dodd's career as a painter and educator. Found here are biographical material; correspondence with friends and artists; writings by others; project and teaching files; personal business records; printed material; photographical material of artwork and Dodd; eleven travel sketchbooks; and a few pieces of artwork by George Schneeman. Notable correspondents in the collection include Charles Cajori, Dave and Kathy Dewey, Lucien Day, Rackstraw Downes, William King, James L. Lentz, James McGarrell, Zalmar Perlin, Sidney Simon, Paul Smith, and Tom Wesselmann. Arrangement The collection is arranged as 7 series: Missing Title: • Series 1: Biographical Information, 1949-1989 (Box 1; 9 folders) • Series 2: Personal Business Records, 1950-1990 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) • Series 3: Correspondence, 1952-1991 (Box 1; 0.7 linear feet) • Series 4: Project and Teaching Files, 1969-1983 (Box 1-2; 0.2 linear feet) • Series 5: Writings and Notes, circa 1970-1990 (Box 2; 5 folders) Page 2 of 18 Lois Dodd papers AAA.doddlois • Series 6: Printed Material, circa 1970-2001 (Box 2; 0.6 linear feet) • Series 7: Photographs, 1952-circa 1990 (Box 2; 0.3 linear feet) • Series 8: Addition to the Lois Dodd Papers, 1945-2013 (Box 3-8; 4.8 linear feet) Names and Subject Terms This collection is indexed in the online catalog of the Smithsonian Institution under the following terms: Subjects: Art -- Study and teaching Artists' studios -- Photographs Women art dealers Women artists Women educators Women painters Types of Materials: Interviews Photographs Names: Mainardi, Patricia Occupations: Educators -- New York (State) -- New York Gallery owners -- New York (State) -- New York Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Political activists -- New York (State) -- New York Page 3 of 18 Series 1: Biographical Information Lois Dodd papers AAA.doddlois Container Listing Series 1: Biographical Information, 1949-1989 9 Folders (Box 1) Scope and Found are records concerning awards, memberships, and certificates; biographical Contents: sketches and resumes; and personal materials including a driver's license from Maine, travel papers concerning Dodd's trip to Italy, and a transcript of a 1973 interview of Dodd by Pat Mainardi. Box 1, Folder 1 Awards, 1987 Box 1, Folder 2 Biographical Sketches, 1958-1960 Box 1, Folder 3 Certificates, 1949 Box 1, Folder 4 Drivers License, Maine, before 1971 Box 1, Folder 5 Membership Records, 1987-1989 Notes: (includes ribbon) Box 1, Folder 6 Resumes, 1960s-1970s Box 1, Folder 7-8 Travel Papers, 1949-1960 2 Folders Box 1, Folder 9 Interview Transcript, 1973 Return to Table of Contents Page 4 of 18 Series 2: Personal Business Records Lois Dodd papers AAA.doddlois Series 2: Personal Business Records, 1959-1990 0.1 Linear feet (Box 1) Scope and Found are Lois Dodd's loan and exhibition agreements, contracts, donation records, gallery Contents: plans, lists, purchase orders, receipts, sales records, and shipping records. Also found is a file of correspondence and agreements for the publishing of Dodd's print Laundry. Box 1, Folder 10 Agreements, Exhibitions, 1987 Box 1, Folder 11 Agreements, Loans, 1982-1983 Box 1, Folder 12 Concerning Laundry, 1990, 1984 Box 1, Folder 13 Contracts, 1989 Box 1, Folder 14 Donations, Works