Contents from Box 9 “John Sloan Exhibitions – Only John Sloan” , undated

Materials within this series contain secondary and some primary source material on American artist John Sloan (1871-1951) and his wife, Helen Farr Sloan (1911-2005). This series contains published examples of Sloan’s work such as periodicals, catalogs, commemorative items, and ephemera. Materials shared with Paul Preston Davis by Farr Sloan in this series include photographs, negatives, and observations in the form of notations within published books and periodicals. Farr Sloan’s influence on Davis can be noted in the subject and direction of the series, with a focus on Sloan’s periodical and newspaper illustration work. Noteworthy pieces include Philadelphia Sunday Press clippings of examples of Sloan’s puzzle illustrations, photographic prints of Sloan during his years in New York, and an almost comprehensive collection of published examples of John Sloan’s work. The final accrual in this series includes materials on both Helen Farr Sloan’s artistic career and her advocacy for her husband’s career after his passing.

There are contents within this series which contain personal identifiable information from the donor, as well as miscellaneous other persons the donor has either communicated with or purchased from. Information has been identified as outside the scope for closed record recommendations; however, the persons reflected within these records have not issued direct consent to be contacted. It is advised that any researchers interacting with these materials respect the privacy of those recorded in these documents and not record information that potentially ties these individuals to these materials.

Additionally, materials within the series contains harmful depictions of people of color. Please see Harmful Content Statement for more information.