Archives of American Art

Alexander Calder letters and photographs

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.caldallp
Creators:
Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976
Dates:
1927-1960
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Volumes
(55 items on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Two albums labeled "Letters" and "Calder," containing 31 letters and 15 postcards from Calder, 1927-1960, to George Thomson, 4 empty envelopes, 2 photographs of the Calder family, a Christmas card with a photograph of the Calder family, and an exhibition announcement for the Pierre Matisse Gallery. Calder, writing to Thomson in London from various locations, discusses his travel plans, work, and his hopes of seeing Thomson. A few of the letters are illustrated.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Sculptor; Roxbury, Ct. Thompson was a banker, London, England, and a friend of Calder and family.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 4781 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1986 by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Kahn, presumably collectors.

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.

Keywords

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Sculptors -- Connecticut -- Roxbury Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Thomson, George Derwent Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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