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Archives of American Art
Calvin Albert papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.albecalv
- Creators:
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Albert, Calvin, 1918-
- Dates:
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1933-1964
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Microfilm reel8 volumes on 1 microfilm reel
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The microfilm of the Calvin Albert papers contains documentation concerning Albert's study of developments in sculpture and sculpture training, including writings by Albert and articles by others regarding new materials and techniques, Albert's own experiments with casting, work being done in art schools, and areas of possible development in sculpture. Also included are photographs of studies and sculptures by Albert and a scrapbook containing printed material on Albert.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Calvin Albert (1918-2007) was a sculptor, painter, and educator. From 1949 to 1985 he taught at and led the graduate sculpture program at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 70 (fr. 474-828) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1971 by Calvin Albert.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Citation
Calvin Albert papers. Lent by Calvin Albert, filmed by the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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Sculpture -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sculpture -- Technique | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art -- Study and teaching -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Scrapbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sculptors | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Educators -- New York (State) -- Brooklyn | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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