Archives of American Art

Chi Chen papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.chenchi
Creators:
Chen, Chi, 1912-2005
Dates:
1946-1972
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
208 Items
(partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of Chi Chen contain 208 items and date from 1946 to 1972. The papers include correspondence; biographical information; exhibition catalogs; scrapbooks; photographs; and clippings.
Scope and Contents
REEL D234: Correspondence; biographical information; clippings; exhibition catalogs and gallery literature; and 3 scrapbooks.
Scope and Contents
UNMICROFILMED: Exhibition notices, photographs of Chen and his work, and reproductions.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Chi Chen (1912-2005) was a Chinese American painter based in New York City, New York.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D234 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1972 and lent 1965 by Chi Chen.

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.

Related Materials
Chi Chen papers also at Syracuse University.

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