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Archives of American Art
Louise S. Ackerman letter from Alexander Calder
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ackeloui
- Creators:
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Ackerman, Louise Sloss, d. 1982Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976
- Dates:
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1949 Feb. 7
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Itemitem (on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter, February 7, 1949, to Ackerman from Alexander Calder, concerning payment for a mobile.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Collector.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3134 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The letter was found in Ackerman's papers by her son, James Ackerman, owner of the Calder mobile.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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