Archives of American Art

Nancy Clark papers relating to Fernando A. García

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.clarnanc
Creators:
Clark, Nancy
Dates:
1970-1996
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
0.5 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Papers concerning performance and conceptual artist Fernando García compiled by Nancy Clark. Included are a photocopy of a scrapbook kept by García's mother, Eneida, containing clippings from Miami newspapers, 1983-1984; a ten-page letter from Gail O'Connell Babcock to García, October 5 and 6, 1996; photographs of Garcia's work in the collection of José Perez; and forty postcards from García to his aunt and uncle Ana and Manolo Tongen, 1970-1978. Also found are papers of Fernando A. García including a resume; proposals and contracts; correspondence; photographs; newspaper clippings; exhibition announcements; studies and notes for works of art.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Nancy Clark was friend and promoter of García who was part of the "Miami Generation" of artists and member of NADA, a collaborative group in the 1980's.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1997 by Nancy Clark. Additions are expected.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.

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Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
García, Fernando A., 1945- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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