Archives of American Art

Mel Chin papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.chinmel
Creators:
Chin, Mel, 1951-
Dates:
1977-1985
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Items
linear 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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