Archives of American Art

Robert Fried papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.frierobe
Creators:
Fried, Robert, 1937-
Dates:
1959-1975
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
(214 items on 3 microfilm reels)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Nine volumes of notes and sketches; nine sketchbooks with ink drawings and watercolors; personal photos, including 2 of Mick Jagger taken by Annie Leibovitz, ca.1970s; photos of works; correspondence regarding his film "Las Fallas"; and proposals for "Las Fallas" and "UV Illuminated Sculpture."
Scope and Contents
Also includes notes, interview transcripts with Timothy Leary and others, and proposals for radio programs and a book on hallucinogenics; exhibition catalogs; clippings; and printed matter.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Watercolorist and filmmaker (Fairfax, Calif.)

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 2224-2225 & 2288 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1977 by Penelope Fried, widow of Robert Fried.

Using the Collection

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

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Experimental films Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hallucinogenic drugs Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Interviews Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sketchbooks Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Filmmakers -- California Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Watercolorists -- California Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Jagger, Mick Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Leary, Timothy Francis, 1920- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Leibovitz, Annie, 1949- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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