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FORMAT FOR CITATIONS TO MATERIALS FROM
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART ARCHIVES
[Note: The long version must be used for the first citation to each different record group. For subsequent citations to the
same record group, the abbreviated version may be used. Similarly, the first appearance of “The Museum of Modern Art
Archives, New York” needs to be spelled out. Thereafter, even if referring to a different record group, “MoMA Archives,
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further instructions: telephone (212.708.9617); fax (212.408.6385); e-mail ([email protected]).]
The following citations are provided as samples only. Please alter the series, folder, exhibition, and/or microfilm
information to accurately reflect the specific material you consulted and are citing.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS AND PAPERS:
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Victor D’Amico Papers
Long version:
Victor D’Amico Papers, III.C.107. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
VDA, III.C.107. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Papers
Long version:
Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Papers, 12.II.3.a. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
AHB, 12.II.3.a. MoMA Archives, NY.
Microfilm long version:
Alfred H. Barr, Jr. Papers [AAA: 3215;217]. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Microfilm abbreviated version:
AHB [AAA: 3215;217]. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Department of Circulating Exhibitions Records
Long version:
Department of Circulating Exhibitions Records, II.1.62.5. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
CE, II.1.62.5. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Curatorial Exhibition Files
Long version:
Curatorial Exhibition Files, Exh. #85. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
CUR, Exh. #85. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Early Museum History: Administrative Records
Long version:
Early Museum History: Administrative Records, II.1.a. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
EMH, II.1.a. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Department of Film Exhibition Files
Long version:
Department of Film Exhibition Files, 778. The Museum of Modern Art Archives,
New York.
Abbreviated version:
Film, 778. MoMA Archives, NY.
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A. Conger Goodyear Scrapbooks
Long version:
A. Conger Goodyear Scrapbooks, 15. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
ACG, 15. MoMA Archives, NY.
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René d'Harnoncourt Papers
Long version:
René d'Harnoncourt Papers, IV.40. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
RdH, IV.40. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Kynaston McShine Information Exhibition Research
Long version:
Kynaston McShine Information Exhibition Research, II.5. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Information, II.5. MoMA Archives, NY.
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International Council and International Program Records
Long version:
International Council and International Program Records, I.A.3024. The Museum of Modern Art Archives,
New York.
Abbreviated version:
IC/IP, I.A.3024. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Philip Johnson Papers
Long version:
Philip Johnson Papers, IV.8. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
PJ, IV.8. MoMA Archives, NY.
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William S. Lieberman Papers
Long version:
William S. Lieberman Papers, V.25.20. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
WSL, V.25.20. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Dorothy C. Miller Papers
Long version:
Dorothy C. Miller Papers, II.A.3. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
DCM, II.A.3. MoMA Archives, NY.
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MoMA PS1 Archives
Long version:
MoMA PS1 Archives, II.10. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
MoMA PS1, II.10. MoMA Archives, NY.
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The Museum of Modern Art Exhibition Records
Long version:
The Museum of Modern Art Exhibition Records, 55.9. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
MoMA Exhs., 55.9. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Frank O’Hara Papers
Long version:
Frank O’Hara Papers, 24. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
FOH, 24. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Oral History Program
Long version:
Oral History Program, interview with Philip Johnson, 1991, p. 45. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
OH Program, Philip Johnson, 1991, p. 45. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Public Information Records
Long version:
Department of Public Information Records, II.A.45. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
PI, II.A.45. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Public Information Scrapbooks
Long version:
Department of Public Information Records, I.105. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
PI, I.105. MoMA Archives, NY.
Microfilm long version:
Department of Public Information Records, I [27;273]. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Microfilm abbreviated version:
PI, I [27;273]. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Registrar Exhibition Files
Long version:
Registrar Exhibition Files, Exh. #98. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
REG, Exh. #98. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Reports and Pamphlets
Long version:
Reports and Pamphlets: 1.6. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
R&P: 1.6. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Albums
Long version:
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Albums, 7. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
AAR, 7. MoMA Archives, NY.
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James Thrall Soby Papers
Long version:
James Thrall Soby Papers, I.8.13. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
JTS, I.8.13. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Sound Recordings
Long version:
Sound Recordings, 96.15. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
SR, 96.15. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Edward Steichen Archive
Long version:
Edward Steichen Archive, VI.B.84. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
ESA, VI.B.84. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Monroe Wheeler Papers
Long version:
Monroe Wheeler Papers, I.18. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
MW, I.18. MoMA Archives, NY.
NON-MOMA COLLECTIONS:
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Artists’ Letters and Manuscripts
Long version:
Artists’ Letters and Manuscripts, 6. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Artists’ Letters and Mss., 6. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Avalanche Magazine Archives
Long version:
Avalanche Magazine Archives, II.12. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Avalanche, II.12. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Richard Bellamy Papers
Long version:
Richard Bellamy Papers, III.E.2. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Bellamy, III.E.2. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Herman and Nicole Daled Papers
Long version:
Herman and Nicole Daled Papers, partial gift of the Daled Collection, II.A.5. The Museum of Modern Art
Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Daled, II.A.5. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein Collection
Long version:
Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein Collection, A.15. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Eisenstein, A.15. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Harvard Society for Contemporary Art Scrapbooks
Long version:
Harvard Society for Contemporary Art Scrapbooks, I. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Harvard Society, I. MoMA Archives, NY.
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J. B. Neumann Papers
Long version:
J. B. Neumann Papers, II.B.2. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Neumann, II.B.2. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Hans Richter Archive
Note: In addition to any copyright clearances, publishing material from this collection requires the
permission of the Hans Richter Estate. Requests should be directed to: Erik de Bourbon-Parme,
239 Via Las Brisas, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
Long version:
Hans Richter Archive, B.VII.2. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Hans Richter, B.VII.2. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Léonce Rosenberg Papers, Correspondence Relating to Cubism
Long version:
Léonce Rosenberg Papers, Correspondence Relating to Cubism, I.4. The Museum of Modern Art Archives,
New York.
Abbreviated version:
Léonce Rosenberg, I.4. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Seth Siegelaub Papers
Long version:
Seth Siegelaub Papers. Gift of Seth Siegelaub and the Stichting Egress Foundation, Amsterdam, II.13. The
Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Siegelaub, II.13. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Archives
Long version:
The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Archives, V.B.1.160. The Museum of Modern Art Archives,
New York.
Abbreviated version:
Silverman Fluxus Archives, V.B.1.160. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Calvin Tomkins Papers
Note: In addition to any copyright clearances, publishing material from this collection requires the
permission of the donor, Calvin Tomkins. Requests should be submitted to the Museum Archives,
and they will then be forwarded to Mr. Tomkins.
Long version:
Calvin Tomkins Papers, II.A.5. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Tomkins, II.A.5. MoMA Archives, NY.
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Curt Valentin Papers
Long version:
Curt Valentin Papers, III.D.1. The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York.
Abbreviated version:
Valentin, III.D.1. MoMA Archives, NY.