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Avis Berman research material on Katharine Kuh

Collection ID:

AAA.bermavis3

Repository:

Archives of American Art

The Avis Berman research material on art dealer and curator Katharine Kuh measures 5.2 linear feet and dates from 1939 to 2006. The materials were compiled by art historian Avis Berman in preparing Katharine Kuh's memoir, which was published posthumously as My Love Affair with Modern Art: Behind the Scenes with a Legendary Curator. The collection includes Katharine Kuh's files; Kuh's drafts, manuscripts and interviews for her memoir; and Avis Berman's files relating to the book's publication, and memorabilia. Series 5 is regarding the reissue of The Artist's Voice: Talks with Seventeen Modern Artists by Katharine Kuh, published by De Capo Press. Included are drafts, correspondence, agreements and permissions, reviews, photographs of artwork, and administrative records. There is a 1.6 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2024 that includes press releases and reviews, interviews on cassette and interview transcripts, notes and research material, photographs, Kuh memorial and biographical documentation, Kuh's address book. Materials date from circa 1952-2006.