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Archives of American Art
Boston Visual Artists' Union records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bostvisu
- Creators:
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Boston Visual Artists Union
- Dates:
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1970-1979
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
By-laws; histories of the organization; a membership list, 1971; testimonials from members; exhibition catalogues; correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, newsletters, photographs, material relating to the second American Artists' Congress hosted by the B.V.A.U. in 1975 and to the symposium, "The Law and Visual Artists;" and printed material. Also included is an untranscribed recording (5" reel) of a B.V.A.U. panel discussion, "The Artist: Class Realities, Collective Remedies," December 13, 1973.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Founded 1970.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the Boston Visual Artists' Union 1980.
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.
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