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Archives of American Art
Dore Ashton correspondence with Ronald Christ
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chrirona
- Creators:
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Christ, Ronald J.Ashton, Dore
- Dates:
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1993-2012
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Dore Ashton correspondence with Ronald Christ measures 0.2 linear feet and dates from 1993-2012. Included are postcards and letters from Dore Ashton to Ronald Christ and typescript responses by Christ. Ashton writes mainly about Christ's publications. Also included is a transcript for a talk Ashton gave in Santa Fe, New Mexico; printed material relating to Ashton; and few letters and emails from Christ to others regarding Ashton.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Ronald Christ is an author in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dore Ashton (1928-2017) was an art critic, author, and educator living in New York, New York. Christ and Ashton were good friends.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 2020 by Ronald Christ.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Terms of Use
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Related Materials
Related Materials
The Archives of American Art also holds the papers of Dore Ashton.
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