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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Los Angeles Museum of Art / Roger Wong Gallery records, 1966-1988, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.rogewong
- Creators:
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Los Angeles Museum of Art
- Dates:
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1966-1988
- Languages:
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Collection is in English.
- Physical Description:
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4 Linear feet
- Repository:
The Los Angeles Museum of Art / Roger Wong Gallery records measure 4 linear feet and date from 1966 to 1988. Owned by Roger Wong, the gallery was located in Los Angeles, California and primarily exhibited avant-garde art. Biographical materials, correspondence, artists' files, administration records, financial and legal records, printed materials, and photographs document the gallery's operations.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Los Angeles Museum of Art / Roger Wong Gallery records measure 4 linear feet and date from 1966 to 1988. Owned by Roger Wong, the gallery was located in Los Angeles, California and primarily exhibited avant-garde art. Biographical materials, correspondence, artists' files, administration records, financial and legal records, printed materials, and photographs document the gallery's operations.
Biographical materials include a few miscellaneous documents such as a passport and estate papers.
Correspondence is with family, gallery owners, art collectors, friends, and artists such as Chris Burden, Pat Patterson, and Gary Wood regarding personal and professional matters.
Administration records consist of mailing lists, membership information, publicity materials, and assorted forms.
Artists' files include resumes, correspondence, photographs, price lists, announcements, and other material. Notable artists are Julie Bozzi, Bill Gale, Joyce Lightbody, Marilyn Neher, Volker Stoecks, Annie-Mie Van Kerkhoven, and others.
Financial and legal records consist of agreements and contracts with artists as well as documents related to the business of running the gallery such as leases, invoices, expenses, receipts, and utility bills.
Printed materials include reviews and clippings about the gallery and some miscellaneous newsletters and articles.
Photographs is a small series with images of Roger Wong, the entrance of the gallery, an unidentified art performance, and other subjects.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged as 7 series.
- Missing Title
- Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1966-1985 (0.1 linear feet; Box 1)
- Series 2: Correspondence, 1969-1988 (0.6 linear feet; Box 1)
- Series 3: Administrative Records, 1975-1982 (0.2 linear feet; Box 1)
- Series 4: Artists' Files, 1974-1982 (1.1 linear feet; Boxes 1-2)
- Series 5: Financial and Legal Records, 1973-1986 (1.7 linear feet; Boxes 3-4)
- Series 6: Printed Materials, 1977-1988 (0.2 linear feet; Box 4)
- Series 7: Photographs, 1974-1984 (0.1 linear feet; Box 4)
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Los Angles Museum of Art / Roger Wong Gallery specialized in avant-garde art and operated from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s.
Roger Wong (1945-1994) opened his eponymous gallery at 3808 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, California around 1974. The Roger Wong Gallery often featured local artists and art installations. The gallery name was changed to the Los Angeles Museum of Art around 1978 and closed in 1982-1983.
Administration
Author
Rihoko Ueno
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Los Angeles Museum of Art / Roger Wong Gallery records were donated in 1994 by John Chase, an art collector who was the recipient of all Roger Wong's art work.
Processing Information
This collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Rihoko Ueno in October 2015.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
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Preferred Citation
Los Angeles Museum of Art / Roger Wong Gallery records, 1966-1988. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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