Smith College- Yaddo Exhibit Collection, August, 2009 - October, 2009
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- LeDuc, Leslie
- Abstract:
- "Unconquered by Flames: The Literary Lights of Yaddo" was an exhibit curated by Karen Kukil at the Neilson Library of Smith College in 2009.
- Extent:
- 1 small box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of the programs and the labels from the exhibits which describe the items on display. The collection is arranged at the folder level in three series: Program, Introduction, and Collections.
- Biographical / historical:
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"Unconquered by Flames: The Literary Lights of Yaddo" was an exhibit at the Neilson Library of Smith College curated by Karen Kukil. It focused on the legendary artists' colony in upstate New York, Yaddo. This artists’ retreat has hosted some of the most illustrious music composers, writers and visual artists of the 20th century—including those with ties to Smith College. The exhibit also celebrates the talents and contributions of Lola Ridge whose papers are housed in the Smith College Special Collections and include letters, photographs and original manuscript drafts.
The guest speaker was Leslie LeDuc, Communications and Events Manager for Yaddo.
The Smith show was one of more than 15 exhibitions across the country that year—including one at the New York Public Library where the Yaddo Archives are housed—exploring the pivotal role of Yaddo in American culture while celebrating the work of the many artists who had residencies there. The show was open from mid–August thru October, 2009.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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May be protected by Copyright law.
- Terms of access:
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Items may only be used in the library.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 518-584-7860