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Archives of American Art
Len Lye papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lyelenpa
- Creators:
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Lye, Len, 1901-1980
- Dates:
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1966
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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41 Pages(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Lye's typed description of his kinetic work "Sun, Land, and Sea."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, kinetic artist; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 8 (frames 418-462) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Photocopy.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of originals unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
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
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic art | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Kinetic artists -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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