Archives of American Art

Lytton Center of the Visual Arts records

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.lyttcent
Creators:
Lytton Center of the Visual Arts
Dates:
1961-1969
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence, 1963-1980, exhibition records, 1966-1968, and photographs.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Art center, Los Angeles, Calif., adjoining the headquarters of Lytton Savings and Loan Association from 1961 to 1969. Exhibited emerging California art and artists (among them Bruce Conner, Robert Cremean, Claire Falkenstein, William T. Wiley, Jack Zajac) and was one of the earliest corporate art programs in the U.S.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1995 by Josine Ianco-Starrels, curator-director of the Lytton Center in the 1960s.

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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