Sub-series B: Italian Interests
Scope and Contents
This series contains material related to Fasanella’s life and interests beyond his artwork. The majority of the material is contained in Sub-series C: Subject Files, which includes everything from Ralph Fasanella’s FBI file to a folder on his interest in baseball.
Sub-series D: Realia contains a large assortment of various items that related to Ralph Fasanella’s life, from a small photograph scrapbook dating 1957, to his clothing, paintbrushes and shoes, to an ice pick very similar to the one depicted in the painting Iceman Crucified. With the exception of the business cards, the material in this sub-series is listed on the item level in the container list.
Dates
- 1914 - 2009
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.
Extent
From the Series: 1.0 cubic feet (standard document cases)
From the Series: 2 file(s) (oversized files)
From the Series: 4 volume(s) : (scrapbooks)
From the Series: 29 object(s) (record cartons of varying dimensions)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Fasanella, Ralph, (1914-1997) (Person)
- From the Collection: Fasanella, Eva, (1920-2006) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org