The Solomon R Guggenheim Collection and Museum of Non-Objective Art Archive (over 200 books, posters and exhibition ephemera from 1936-1970)

An archive of approximately 212 books, posters and related ephemera from The Museum of Non-Objective Art, later called the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum from its first exhibition in 1936 to 1970. Contact me for a complete list. The archive includes the first 5 exhibition catalogs of the Guggenheim s collection from 1936-1939; and about 111 exhibition catalogs and books, 10 posters and 65 pieces of ephemera such as exhibition brochures and announcement cards from the diverse locations of the museum from 1939-1970. The condition of the material is mostly very good to as new. A brief synopsis: from 1936-1939 The Solomon R Guggenheim Collections of Non-Objective Paintings was exhibited in 5 different U.S. locations with numbered catalogs printed for each venue. In June 1939, the Guggenheim collection was given its first permanent home when The Museum of Non-Objective Art opens at 24 East 54th St. In 1948, the museum moves to 1071 5th Ave; is renamed The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum on Oct. 27, 1952 and continues to hold exhibits until 1956 when the townhouse is demolished. During 1957-1958 exhibitions are held at 7 East 72nd Street until the Frank Lloyd Wright Building opens at 1071 Fifth Ave on October 21 1959. Shipping will be at cost for this archive of material comprising about 3 banker s boxes. …