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  • Biederman, Charles Joseph, b. 1906 d. 2004

    Painter, Sculptor
    Minn. (Show Bio)

    Charles Biederman papers, 1930-1977

    23 microfilm reels.
    Reel(s): 1446-1450 and 1662-1679

    Correspondence, journals, writings, printed material, and published materials.

    REELS 1446-1450: Personal and business correspondence regarding Biederman's art and books, ART AS EVOLUTION OF VISUAL KNOWLEDGE and THE NEW CÉZANNE. Among the correspondents are John and Joan Barnes, David Barr, David Bohm, Ian Finley, Peggy Guggenheim, S.I. Hayakawa, Marjorie Mercer Kendig, Ron Kostyniuk, and Eugene Pauls. Also included are two copybooks with letters from Biederman to John and Eugenie Anderson.

    REELS 1662-1679: Correspondence with Alfred H. Barr, Jr., Eric Bell, Naum Gabo, Kathleen Lonsdale, Dorothy Miller, Victor Pasmore, and poet Jonathan Williams and others; notes and typed manuscripts of Biederman's articles and books about art; an audio script of a film; exhibition catalogs and announcements; clippings; and a biographical sketch.

    Location of Originals: Originals returned to lender, Charles Biederman, after microfilming.

    Lent 1978-1979 by Charles Biederman.

    How to Use this Collection

    • Patrons must use microfilm copy.
    • Microfilm reels 1446-1450 and 1662-1679 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
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