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Archives of American Art
Correspondence between Ralph F. Colin and Jean Dubuffet
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.coliralp
- Creators:
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Colin, Ralph F., 1900-1985Dubuffet, Jean, 1901-1985
- Dates:
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1960-1983
- Languages:
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Letters from Dubuffet are in French.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Carbon copies and 1 draft of 59 letters from Colin to Dubuffet, 1960-1980; and 100 letters from Dubuffet to Colin, some also to Mrs. Colin, 1960-1983. Letters mostly regard personal matters as well as Dubuffet's exhibitions in America.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Ralph F. Colin (1900-1985) is a lawyer, art dealer, and collector from New York, N.Y.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1988 by Georgia Colin, the widow of Ralph F. Colin.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
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