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Archives of American Art
Roman A. Clef (aka Henry E. Guerriero) and Michael Leopold papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.guerhenr
- Creators:
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Clef, Roman A., 1929-Leopold, Michael, 1929-
- Dates:
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1968-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Leopold and Clef in their studio and of William Dole and Ruth S. Schaffner at an exhibition opening; manuscripts by Leopold and Clef entitled "Roman A. Clef on the Works of Henry Guerriero," "X-Art," "Polarity,"and "Refinement and Re-Evaluation," and drafts for catalog texts; exhibition catalogs and announcements; and a draft for a Henry Guerriero exhibition catalog by art critic Richard Ames.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor, writer; California. In 1978 Henry Guerriero changed his name to Roman A. Clef. Michael Leopold is his "collaborator-in-print," critic and writer.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Clef and Leopold, 1979-1980.
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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|---|---|---|---|
| Artists' writings | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- California -- Los Angeles | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art critics -- California -- Los Angeles | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculptors -- California -- Los Angeles | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Artists' studios -- California | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dole, William, 1917- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Schaffner, Ruth S. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Clef, Roman A., 1929- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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