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Archives of American Art
Edward Brooks de Celle papers relating to Scott Burton
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.deceedwa
- Creators:
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De Celle, Edward Brooks
- Dates:
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1980-1982
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview with Scott Burton (1 cassette; 21 p. transcript, incomplete) Mar. 1980, San Francisco, Calif., conducted by De Celle for publication in the newspaper, The Advocate; and two letters from Mark Thompson, 1980, editor for The Advocate, concerning the interview. Also included are exhibition announcements, clippings, an ArtWeek article on Burton by Robert McDonald, 1980; and reviews about Burton's artwork as well as his performance piece, "Individual Behavior Tableaux," at the University Art Museum, Berkeley, Calif., March 2, 1980.
Scope and Contents
In the interview, Burton discusses his work and that of several colleagues, including artists who have influenced him. Burton addresses the intereraction between gay culture and the art world establishment.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
De Celle is an art dealer in San Francisco, Calif; Burton a sculptor (1939-1989), New York City.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1996 by Edward Brooks de Celle.
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.
Keywords
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Burton, Scott, 1939-1989 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Thompson, Mark, 1952- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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