Sidney D. Markman papers, 1952-1986
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Summary
- Creator:
- Markman, Sidney D.
- Abstract:
- In 1947, Dr. Markman began teaching at Duke University as Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology and was appointed to full professor in 1965. He retired in 1981 and is Professor Emeritus of Art History and Archaeology in 1981. The collection includes four 3-ring binders kept by Professor Markman that include his lecture notes and material for two of his courses: Latin American Art [Colonial Period] and Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology [Mesoamerica]. There is also a folder that contains correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1952-1986.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
1000 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.29.02.0091
- University Archives Record Group:
- 29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection includes four 3-ring binders kept by Professor Markman that include his lecture notes and material for two of his courses: Latin American Art [Colonial Period] and Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology [Mesoamerica]. There is also a folder that contains correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1952-1986.
- Biographical / historical:
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Sidney D. Markman was born October 10, 1911 in New York, the son of Samuel Markman and Eva Bodie. He earned his A. B. in 1934 from Union College in Schenectady, NY and his M. A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1936 and 1941 respectively. From 1941-1945, he worked as Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the National University of Panama. From 1945-1947, Dr. Markman undertook independent research in Guatemala, studying the fields of Pre-Columbian art and archaeology and Hispano-American art. In 1947, Dr. Markman began teaching at Duke University as Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology and was appointed to full professor in 1965. He retired in 1981 and is Professor Emeritus of Art History and Archaeology in 1981.
- Acquisition information:
- The Sidney D. Markman Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1999.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Kimberly Sims, August 2006
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, August 2006
Accession A99-41 is described in this finding aid.
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[Identification of item], Sidney D. Markman Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.