Photographs of Venezuela, Haiti, Trinidad, and Netherland Guiana by Albert Greenfield, January 12-[February 28], 1946
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of 123 photographs of Venezuela, Haiti, Trinidad, and Suriname by American artist Albert Greenfield.
The exhibition records span four folders and include an artist biography, correspondence with the artist, registration receipts, and collateral from other installations.
Dates
- Creation: January 12-[February 28], 1946
Creator
- Greenfield, Albert (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Biographical / Historical
Albert Greenfield was an American artist known as the “Photographic Ambassador of Goodwill” for his efforts to acquaint Americans with South America. He was born in New York City but since 1933 had made annual photographic trips through the Caribbean and South America. Since then he had also exhibited his photographs in museums, galleries, newspapers, and other publications; this 1946 exhibition at the Legion of Honor was his 17th solo exhibition. He was decorated with the Insignia of the National Order of Honor and Merit by Elie Lescor, President of the Republic of Haiti, was commended by the President of Venezuela, was awarded an Associateship in the Photographic Society of American, and received an Honorary Membership in the Pan-American League.
Source: Artist biography. Photographs of Venezuela, Haiti, Trinidad, and Netherland Guiana by Albert Greenfield, January 12-[February 28], 1946, Legion of Honor Exhibition Records, LH-ER. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span four folders.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of 123 photographs of Venezuela, Haiti, Trinidad, and Suriname by American artist Albert Greenfield. The exhibition records span four folders.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Cultural context
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Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA