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William E. Pajaud papers

 Collection
Identifier: 287

Scope and Contents

The papers of William E. Pajaud document his life as an African-American artist and curator.  The collection includes correspondence, dating 1969-1996, between Pajaud and gallery owners, other artists, and family members.  The collection includes exhibition files, invitations, programs, photographs, awards, and articles and publications about Pajaud.  Photographs include those of Pajaud, his family and friends, and his artwork and the works of other artists.  Other artists documented in the correspondence and photographs include: John and Hazel Scott, Romare Bearden, John Biggers, and Charles Paige.  Also included are a small number of drawings and a watercolor by Pajaud, as well as one of his sketch books.  Audiovisual materials include a 16mm film, an audio cassette, and a 1/4" audio tape.

Dates

  • created: 1957-1996
  • Other: Date acquired: 06/13/1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright to these papers has not been assigned to the Amistad Research Center. It is the responsibility of an author to secure permission for publication from the holder of the copyright to any material contained in this collection.

Extent

2.34 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Physical Access Requirements

Audiovisual materials stored offsite. Please contact Reference Desk of the Amistad Research Center for inquiries.

Source of Acquisition

William E. Pajaud

Method of Acquisition

Gift.

Accruals and Additions

Initial donation received in 1988; additions in 1995 and 1996.

Related Materials

The Amistad Research Center Fine Arts Collection contains eight works of art by Pajaud. In addition, the Center holds other works of art and personal papers of other artists.

Processing Information

Processing September-November 2013.

Title
William E. Pajaud papers
Author
Emily Straus
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository

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