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Archives of American Art
Museum of Contemporary Art records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.musecala
- Creators:
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Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, Calif.)
- Dates:
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1979-1986
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Correspondence; photos of committee members, and minutes and position papers of the Artists Advisory Committee during the development that led to Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles. The minutes were taken by Joyce Dever and her handwritten notes are included. Also included are newspaper and magazine articles about the development of the museum.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art museum; Los Angeles, Calif. MOCA was opened in 1983 following planning by an Artists Advisory Committee and others who wished to establish an alternative, contemporary art museum. Planning sessions were held in late 1979 through 1982 in various artist committee members' studios or homes. De Wain Valentine was a key figure in the Museum's early development.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2000 by De Wain Valentine and the Artists Advisory Committee at MOCA, via Joyce Dever, a former MOCA administrator.
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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Art, Modern -- 20th century -- California -- Los Angeles | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Artists -- California -- Los Angeles | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Art museums -- California -- Los Angeles | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Valentine, DeWain, 1936- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Dever, Joyce | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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