Arthur B. Steinman Collection, Circa 1900-2000
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 121 Artwork 120 African Artifacts and 1 print by Thomas Hart Benton.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Arthur B. Steinman Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Arthur B. Steinman Collection contains twentieth century African sculptures and masks from the central and western regions of Africa. It also contains one lithograph print of "Planting" signed by Thomas Hart Benton.
- Biographical / historical:
Arthur Burton Steinman (1922-) and his wife Yola Steinman (1921-1998) collected African art, artifacts and photographs. The Steinmans originally lived in New York City before moving to Boca Raton, Florida in 1985. During World War II, Arthur Steinman served in the United States Army as a staff sergeant in Europe. After the war, he worked in real estate. In 2002, the Steinmans donated African masks and sculptures to the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. The Steinmans also donated portions of their art collections to Lynn University and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
- Processing information:
Descriptions of artifacts were provided by donors at the time of donation to the African American Research Library and Cultural Center.
Item dimensions are length x width x height and measured in inches.
A finding aid for part of the collection was created by Emily Calderon in October 2024. Additional items were processed and the finding aid was updated by Erin Purdy in April 2026. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Arrangement:
The Arthur B. Steinman Collection is arranged by assigned ID number.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Arthur B. Steinman Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Arthur B. Steinman Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
