Peter Schjeldahl Archive

Peter Schjeldahl Archive

The archive comprises the complete papers of art critic, poet, writer, and fireworks artist Peter Schjeldahl. Rich in early drafts of work, works by others, correspondence, and audio materials, it reflects Schjeldahl’s energy within and intimacy with second generation New York School poets and artists, prior to his success as an art critic. Notebooks, working files, and digital materials further document Schjeldahl’s career at the New Yorker and beyond.

The archive has sold.

Thumbnail photograph of Peter Schjeldahl in Jersey City, 1963, photographer unknown.