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John Cage letter to Leith Rutherford, 1962 Dec. 24

Physical Details: Letter : 1 p. : typescript ; 28 x 22 cm.

Sender: John Cage (1912-1992)

Recipient: Leith Rutherford

Description: Cage writes with requirements of equipment and instruments for an upcoming performance by Merce Cunningham and Dance Company at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Forms part of: Institute of Contemporary Arts records, 1927-circa 1985, bulk 1947-1967

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: John Cage letter to Leith Rutherford, 1962 Dec. 24. Institute of Contemporary Arts records, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 14879

Subjects:

  • Cunningham, Merce
  • Dance
  • Music

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