Carol H. Krinsky papers

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Topic: Indians of North America -- Wyoming; Indians of North America -- Virginia; Indians of North America -- North Dakota; Indians of North America -- Wisconsin; Indians of North America -- Washington (State); Indians of North America -- New Mexico; Indians of North America -- California; Indians of North America -- Arizona; Indians of North America -- Georgia; Indians of North America -- Florida; Indians of North America -- Massachusetts; Indians of North America -- Maine; Indians of North America -- New Jersey; Indians of North America -- Montana; Indians of North America -- New York; Indians of North America -- North Carolina; Architecture, Modern; Indians of North America -- Government relations; Indians of North America -- Social life and customs; Indians of North America -- Alaska; Indians of North America -- Colorado; Indians of North America -- Connecticut; Indians of North America -- Idaho; Indians of North America -- Indiana; Indians of North America -- Illinois; Indians of North America -- Louisiana; Indians of North America -- Kansas; Indians of North America -- Minnesota; Indians of North America -- Michigan; Indians of North America -- Nevada; Indians of North America -- Nebraska; Indians of North America -- Rhode Island; Indians of North America -- Oregon; Indians of North America -- Tennessee; Indians of North America -- South Dakota; Indians of North America -- Oklahoma; Indians of North America -- Texas

Provenance: The collection was donated by Dr. Carol Herselle Krinsky on March 3, 2004.

Culture: Minnesota Chippewa [White Earth, Minnesota]; Minnesota Chippewa [Red Lake, Minnesota]; Hupa; Tohono O'odham (Papago); Pequot; Paugussett (Paugusset); Mohegan; Iroquois; Hopi Pueblo; Diné (Navajo); Akimel O'odham (Pima); Piipaash (Maricopa); Pueblo; Indians of North America; Ho-Chunk (Winnebago); Yakama (Yakima); Swinomish; Makah; Shinnecock; Seneca; Oneida; Apache; Tulalip

Summary: These papers consist of research materials collected and used by Professor Carol Herselle Krinsky for her book Contemporary Native American Architecture: Cultural Regeneration and Creativity.

Biographical / Historical: Carol Herselle Krinsky is a professor of Fine Arts at New York University. She received a BA from Smith College in 1957, a M.A. from the NYU Institute of Fine Arts in 1960, and a PhD from NYU in 1965. Professor Krinsky has received many honors and awards throughout her career including the Miess Publication Award from the College Art Association (1985), the National Jewish Book Award (1986), a Merit of Distinction from the International Center for Holocaust Studies (1987), a Golden Dozen Teaching Award from NYU (1990) and; the Brunner Research Award from the New York City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. She has also been named a Senior Fulbright Scholar. Previous publications have included Synagogues of Europe, Rockefeller Center, and Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

Type: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Clippings; Correspondence; Interviews; Photographs

Citation: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Carol H. Krinsky Papers, Box and Folder Number; National Museum of the American Indian Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

Arrangement: The Carol H. Krinsky Papers are divided into two main series based on the original order established by Dr. Krinsky. Series 1, Tribes (1964-2004) [Boxes 1-4] Series 2, Subject Files (1967-2004) [Boxes 5-7]

Rights: Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the NMAI Archivist. The Archives has no information on the status of literary rights for the work of others found in these papers; researchers are responsible for determining any question of copyright.

Scope and Contents: These papers consist of research materials collected and used by Professor Carol Herselle Krinsky for her book Contemporary Native American Architecture: Cultural Regeneration and Creativity. This book discusses the connection between trends in modern architecture and native culture, as well as how culture has been revived through architecture, and how existing structures are altered to better reflect the native culture they serve. These materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, interview transcripts, and photographs. News clippings in this collection include articles in German.

Restrictions: Access to NMAI Archive Center collections is by appointment only, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please contact the archives to make an appointment (phone: 301-238-1400, email: nmaiarchives@si.edu).

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