Archives of American Art

8BC records

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.8bc
Creators:
8BC (Organization: New York, N.Y.)
Dates:
1983-1985
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Articles (mostly photocopies) and magazines about 8BC; photographs, mainly of club performances; slides; scrapbooks, and a 331/3 recording, "Poo Poo Bomb." The material was compiled by Cornelius Conboy, and mostly relates to publicity of the club's events. Also found are books and articles on the East Village scene, and other clubs, galleries, and performance spaces operating during the 1980s.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Multimedia gallery and performance art club; East Village, N.Y., located in the East Village, N.Y., on 8th St. between B and C. Cornelius Conboy was a co-founder and owner. The club opened October 31, 1983, and closed October 20, 1985.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2000 by Cornelius Conboy, owner of 8BC.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Performance art Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
East Village (New York, N.Y.) Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Conboy, Cornelius Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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