Archives of American Art

Louise S. Ackerman letter from Alexander Calder

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.ackeloui
Creators:
Ackerman, Louise Sloss, d. 1982
Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976
Dates:
1949 Feb. 7
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Item
item (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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