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Archives of American Art
Mel Chin papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chinmel
- Creators:
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Chin, Mel, 1951-
- Dates:
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1977-1985
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Itemslinear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical data; newspaper and magazine clippings; a Bryant Park Artists in Residence Program file containing Chin's revised proposal for his sculpture, a news release, and photographs; a drawing of Chin's sculpture "The Manila Palm;" copies of sketches for a sculpture commission in Houston; and photographs of Chin's works of art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor, painter; Houston, Tex. and New York, N.Y.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3479 available for use through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Microfilmed as part of the Archives of American Art's Texas project. Donated 1985 by Mel Chin.
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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Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- History | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- History | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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