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Book 11: Beauford Delaney Notebook, circa 1950s

 File — Box: 27, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.V.27.4

Beauford Delaney notebook circa 1950s. Contains a written account of Beauford Delaney meeting Henry Miller for the first time, their friendship, and the painting completed by Delaney of Miller in 1953. Beauford Delaney speaks of the connection between his friend Harry Herskowitz and Henry Miller. The notebook also contains an entry in which Delaney muses about a visit to the Art Museum at Harvard College and viewing renaissance drawings through an x-ray machine. The notebook contains a few ink abstract sketches and appointment reminders.

Dates

  • circa 1950s

Physical Description

Blue spiral-bound with a pyramid scene and "Majestic".

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections. See www.lib.utk.edu/special for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

14 pages (Manila, acid-free, custom four-flap enclosure)

Physical Description

Blue spiral-bound with a pyramid scene and "Majestic".

Dimensions

6.75 x 8.75 x .25 in

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480