Linda Shearer records

Linda Shearer records

Collection Overview

Repository:
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives.
Creator:
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Curatorial Department.
Title:
Linda Shearer records
Call Number:
A0046
Dates:
1971-1990 (bulk 1976-1980)
Volume:
2.5 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Historical Abstract:
Linda Shearer worked in the curatorial department of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (SRGM) from 1969 to 1980. She began at the SRGM as a curatorial assistant and left as an associate curator.
Scope and Content Abstract:
The Linda Shearer (LS) records span the years 1971-1990 (bulk 1976-1980) and document exhibitions and projects undertaken during her tenure as a curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The records are comprised of correspondence, reports, memoranda, photographs, slides, research files, and materials related to exhibition planning.
Location:
CF, OS
Language:
Collection is primarily in English.
Arrangement:
Organized into 3 series: 1. Artist Records; 2. Chronology Project; and 3. Exhibitions and Objects.
Restrictions:
The collection is partially restricted. Contact the Director of the Library and Archives for more information.
Publication Rights:
Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Director of the Library and Archives.
Preferred Citation:
Linda Shearer records. A0046. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives, New York, NY.
Subjects:
Art -- 20th Century -- Exhibitions.
Art, Modern -- 20th century.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
Contributors:
Frank, Peter, 1950-
Finding aid prepared by Rachel Chatalbash in June 2008.

Historical Note

Linda Shearer (LS) was born on February 13, 1946 on Long Island, NY. She received her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York. LS has formerly served as director of the Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati (2004-2006); director of the Williams College Museum of Art (1989-2004); curator of painting and sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art (1985-89); executive director of Artists Space (1980-1985); and associate curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (SRGM) (1969-80). LS began at the SRGM as a curatorial assistant and worked her way up to associate curator before her departure from the museum. LS has also served as a trustee of the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) and the American Federation of Arts (AFA), among other institutions. She has been a frequent panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts as well as a participant in panels and lectures. As of December 2007, LS is currently serving as the interim director of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

Chronology of Exhibitions

1972Eve Hesse: A Memorial Exhibition, #261
1973Futurism: A Modern Focus: The Lydia and Harry Lewis Winston Collection, Dr. and Mrs. Barnett Malbin, #271
1975Brice Marden, #271
1976Scott Burton: Pair Behavior Tableaux, #294
1977Nine Artists: Theodoron Awards, #308
1978Young American Artists: 1978 National Exhibition, #325
1981Nineteen Artists – Emergent Americans: 1981 Exxon National Exhibition, #361

Scope and Content Note

The Linda Shearer (LS) records span the years 1971-1990 (bulk 1976-1980) and document exhibitions and projects undertaken during her tenure as a curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (SRGM). The collection is organized into three series: 1. Artist Records; 2. Chronology Project; and 3. Exhibitions and Objects. The records are comprised of correspondence, reports, memoranda, photographs, slides, research and materials related to exhibition planning. This collection reflects LS's work as an exhibition curator and researcher. In particular, it details LS's relationships with artists and staff at art institutions across the country. LS was also known as "B."

Series Descriptions

Series 1. Artist Records, 1971-1990, 1.5 cubic ft.
Summary: Series 1. Artist Records includes correspondence between staff and artists, dealers, collectors, and institutions; artists' exhibition publications, announcements and public affairs materials; photographs and slides; press clippings; resumes; and artist biographies. It is organized into three subseries: A.) Artist Viewing Program; B.) Individuals; and C.) Locations. Subseries A.) Artist Viewing Program contains general correspondence with institutions and artists regarding the program. Each folder in subseries B.) Individuals contains records regarding a particular artist. Folders in subseries C.) Locations contain records on multiple artists from one location (a city, state, country, or continent). It is possible that many of these artist records were collected while Linda Shearer was conducting research for exhibitions, especially for the 1981 Exxon National Exhibition, or as part of the Artist Viewing Program. Materials which date after 1980 are generally those of other curators or of Ward Jackson, head of the Artist Viewing Program in the early 1980s.
Arrangement: Organized into three subseries: A.) Artist Viewing Program; B.) Individuals; and C.) Locations.
Series 2. Chronology Project, undated, .75 cubic ft.
Summary: Series 2. Chronology Project includes the research for and drafts of a chronology of events important to the art world in America, from 1944 to 1976. The chronology includes the dates of significant exhibitions, the establishment of art movements, the creation of important works of art, etc. It is possible that this chronology was created to accompany the 1976 exhibition, "Aspects of Postwar Painting in America." This, however, is unconfirmed.
Arrangement: Alphabetical. Folders are arranged chronologically by folder title.
Series 3. Exhibitions and Objects, 1971-1980, .25 cubic ft.
Summary: Series 3. Exhibitions and Objects contains records pertaining to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum gifts, loans, and exhibitions curated by Linda Shearer. Records from the 1981 Exxon National Exhibition were largely created by guest curator Peter Frank. The records include inventory cards, research files, brochures, correspondence, and artist materials such as slides, photographs, and published documentation on the artists' work.
Arrangement: Alphabetical.

Folder List

Series 1. Artist Records, 1971-1990, 1.5 cubic ft.
BoxFolderTitleDate
8050281-2A. Artist Viewing Program: General, 1976-1981 (2 folders)
B. Individuals
8050283Abish, Cecilecirca 1972
8050284Adler, June1979
8050285-6Antrim, Craig (2 folders)1979-1980
8050287Applebroog, Ida1972-1977
8050288Askam, Tom1978
8050289Askew, Ed1980
80502810Aycock, Alice1976-1977
80502811Bayer, Arlyne1977-1980
80502812Berg, Peter1977-1980
80502813Berkeley, Pernel1980
80502814Biederman, James1979
80502815Blair, Dike1977
80502816Blum, Andrea1976-1978
80502817Borofsky, Jon1971
80502818Boyden, Martha1978-1979
80502819Brown, David Lee1975-1977
80502820Calaway, Loren1980
80502821Carr, Diane1977
80502822Caroompas, Carolecirca 1980
80502823Carson, Karen1980
80502824Cash, Sydney David1977
80502825Chernick, Myrel1978-1980
80502826Choong-Sup, Lim1980
80502827Ciuca, Eugenundated
80502828Colville, Patricia1980
80502829Davis, Scott1980
80502830De Jesus, Efrain1979-1980
80502831De Souza, Manfredo1978
80502832Delottie, Williamundated
80502833Denes, Agnes1976
80502834Di Salvo, David1980
80502835Donato, Frank1980
80502836Eckman, Carol1973-1980
80502837Eisenstadt, Evecirca 1980
80502838Ferrara, Jackie1974-1977
80502839Ford, John1978-1980
80502840Ferguson, Kathleen1979
80502841Gelbin, Allan1971
80502842Gourevitch, Jacqueline1977
80502843Gross, Sandra Lerner1976-1982
80502844Harubin, Ben1979
505115Herkenhoff, Paulocirca 1980
80502845Hill, James1979
80502846Himmelstein, Barakacirca 1970s
80502847Hinton, Chupundated
80502848Houmere, Walter1972-1977
80502849Kaprov, Susan1979-1980
80502850Kostiuk, Michael1976
80502851Kruger, Barbara1980-1982
80502852Kuffler, Suzanne1979-1980
80502853Levit, Linda1979-1980
80502854Levy, Ellen1980
80502855Light, Andrew1979
80502856Lipski, Donald1979-1980
80502857Lutz, Winifred1977-1979
80502858Malolino, Anna Maria1978
80502859Malone, Jim1976-1977
80502860Margulis, Martha1980
80502861Mark, Pamela Amy1972, 1979
80502862Maza, Fernando1971-1977
80502863McMillen, Michael1980
80502864Meyer, Melissa1977
80502865Miller, Stephen1979
80502866Miller, Sue1980
80502867Morton, Ree1971-1977, 1985, 1990
80502868Na'aman, Micael1980
80502869Nelson, Dona1976-1977
80502870Newman, John1978-1979
80502871Norfleet, Gail1975-1977
505116Paraiso. Essila Burellocirca 1978
80502872Pels, Marsha1980
80502873Pernotto, James1980
80502874Pfaff, Judyundated
80502875Phillips, Alice1979
80502876Porter, Bruce1978
80502877-78Pratt, Vernon (2 folders)1980
80502879Preston, Astrid1980
80502880-81Rabinowitch, Royden (2 folders)1977
80502882Ratti, Annelise1980
80502883Reder, Ronnie1977-1980
80502884Reed, David1975-1977
80502885Ringgold, Faith1974-1977
80502886Rosenberg, Marilyn1979-1980
80502887Rothenberg, Erika1980
80502888Rothenberg, Susan1977
80502889Roth, Jarold1976-1979
80502890Rutzky, Ivy Sky1979-1980
80502891Savinar, Tad1980
80502892Scarlett, Rolph1979
80502893Schultz, John1972
80502894Scranton, van Benschoten1978
80502895Secco, Maria do Carmo1976
80502896Snyder, Kit-Yin1979
80502897Spera, Stephencirca 1982
80502898Stamm, Ted1971-1980
80502899Stavitsky, Ellen1980
805028100Steiner, Charles1980
805028101Sulton, Donald1976
805028102Thea, Carolee1980
805028103Torrence, Vivian1980
805028104Tracy, Michaelcirca 1980
805028105Tselkov, Oleg1982
805028106Van Lingen, Claude1979-1980
805028107Waksbeg, Naomi1980
805028108Wada, Warner1979-1980
805028109Weinstein, Joyce1977-1978
805028110Whitney, Stanley1976-1979
805028111-112Wolfe, Gerald (2 folders)1978-1979
805028113Wurm, Jan1980
805028114Yoda, Junko1982
805028115Zelevansky, Paulundated
805028116Zimmerman, Elyn1976-1979
C. Locations
805028,
100058,
5051		117, 1, 17-18Brazil (4 folders)circa 1977-1980
1000582California (San Francisco)1976
1000583-5Canada (3 folders)1978-1980
1000586Europe1971-1979
1000587-9Illinois (Chicago) (3 folders)1976-1978
10005810Michigan (Detroit)1977
10005811Minnesota (Minneapolis)circa 1977
10005812-17New York (6 folders)1971-1980
10005818North Carolina1977-1978
10005819South Carolina1977
10005820-21Texas (2 folders)1977-1979
10005822Washington, D.C.1976-1977
Series 2. Chronology Project, undated, .75 cubic ft.
BoxFolderTitleDate
10005823Generalundated
100058,
691419,
511		24-46, 1-13, 10Chronology, 1944-1976 (37 folders)undated
Research
10005814Not Includedundated
10005815To be Addedundated
Series 3. Exhibitions and Objects, 1971-1980, .25 cubic ft.
BoxFolderTitleDate
69141916Contacts for Traveling Exhibitions1971, undated
Exhibitions
69141917-18Alfred Jensen: Paintings and Works on Paper (#454): Alfred Jensen Estate Inventoryundated
69141919-21Eva Hesse (#261): Research and Catalogue Text (3 folders)undated
Nineteen Artists – Emergent Americans: 1981 Exxon National Exhibition (#366)
69141922Generalundated
69141923-24Artist Materials (2 folders)1977-1979
69141925Proposal1977
69141926Scott Burton: Pair Behavior Tableaux (#294): Brochure1976
69141927Theodoran Awards (#308)1977
69141928Gifts (restricted)1979-1980
69141929-30Loans: Arthur Ross Foundation (2 folders) (restricted)1979-1980
69141931Loans: Extended (restricted)1981
69141932NEA Purchase Grants (restricted)1976-1981