Archives of American Art

Correspondence between Ralph F. Colin and Jean Dubuffet

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.coliralp
Creators:
Colin, Ralph F., 1900-1985
Dubuffet, Jean, 1901-1985
Dates:
1960-1983
Languages:
Letters from Dubuffet are in French.
Physical Description:
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
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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