]> kaish_l Luise Kaish Papers A description of her papers at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 21 Jan 2010 Michele Combs 21 Jan 2010 English 24 Oct 2011 - corrected bio (MRC)26 Jul 2017 - bio updated (MRC) 17 Feb 2022 - collection processed (DTF) 01 Sep 2022 - photograph added to collection inventory, extent, dates, scope and content updated (DTF) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Kaish, Luise. Luise Kaish Papers 1951-1998 5 linear ft. Exhibition catalogs and memorabilia relating to the American expressionist sculptor. 2731770 English Biographical History

Luise Kaish (1925-2013) was an American expressionist sculptor. She was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize Fellowship (American Academy in Rome), and Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant, and received the Arents Pioneer Medal from her alma mater, Syracuse University. She was Professor Emerita of Columbia University, where she Chaired the Division of Painting and Sculpture, and was the first woman Artist-in-Residence at Dartmouth College. She served as guest lecturer, critic, and panelist at numerous institutions and conferences, and was a Trustee Emerita of the American Academy in Rome. Her work has been exhibited in major art galleries around the country.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Luise Kaish Papers consist of exhibition catalogs and memorabilia relating to the American sculptor. Also included in the collection are architectural drawings and biographical material.

Biographical material consists of a curriculum vitae highlighting Kaish's career as an artist and sculptor.

Architectural drawings consists of drawings of The Binah Temple Beth Shalam and Holy Trinity Mission. It is unclear why the drawings are in the collection.

Exhibition catalogs contains catalogs that featured Kaish's artwork. Catalogs are for her group and solo exhibitions. There are also Sculptors Guild exhibition catalogs which highlighted her sculptures.

Memorabilia consists of awards, a brochure, calendars, clippings, a flyer, a photograph, and an event program.

 Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

 Related Material

See also the Morton Kaish Papers.

 Separated Material

A 1944 Syracuse University yearbook was removed from the collection.

 Subject and Genre Headings Art -- Sculptors Syracuse University -- Alumni Kaish, Luise. Art, American. Art, American -- 20th century. Sculptors -- United States. Sculpture, American. Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century. Women artists -- United States. Women sculptors -- United States. Architectural drawings (visual works) Brochures. Clippings (information artifacts) Exhibition catalogs. Sculptors. Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

 Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Luise Kaish Papers, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of Luise Kaish, 2000.

 Inventory Biographical material Curriculum vitae circa 1995 1 Architectural drawings The Bimah Temple Beth Shalam 1964 1 Holy Trinity Mission undated 1 Exhibition catalogs Group exhibitions 1951-1969 1 6 folders Group exhibitions 1970-1979, 1981, 1992 2 2 folders Sculpture: Sculptors Guild 2 1960-1968, 1974, 1979 4 folders Solo exhibitions 2 1954, 1958, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1988 2 folders Memorabilia Awards 1951, 1955, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1974 3 Brochure, Sanctuary Art dedication 1964 1 Calendars, Winsor and Newton 1994-1995 features one of her paintings 1 Clippings 1963, 1974-1989 3 Flyer, "Sculpture: A Poetic Force" lecture undated 3 Photograph, 150th Anniversary of Temple B'Rith Kodesh 1998 inscription on photograph reads, "1962, Sculptress Luise Kaish confers with workmen who are mounting her rendering of the 10 Commandments on the Ark" 2 Program, Sanctuary Ark dedication 1964 3