Josef Albers papers, 1929-1970
Albers, Josef,
b. 1888
d. 1976
Art teacher, Author, Printmaker
Orange, Conn.; Black Mountain, N.C.
Collection size: 1.5 linear feet
Collection Summary: The papers of painter, printmaker, and art teacher Josef Albers date from 1929 to 1970 and measure 1.5 linear feet. Found within the papers are biographical materials, writings, and photographs. The bulk of the collection consists of printed materials.
Biographical/Historical Note: Josef Albers (1888-1976) was a painter and printmaker from New Haven, Conn.
The Josef Albers papers were donated by the artist in 1969 and 1970. A small collection additional Albers papers with an unknown provenance were integrated.
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Also in the Archives
- Josef Albers letters to J. B. Neumann, 1934-1947
- Oral history interview with Josef Albers, 1968 June 22-July 5
- Image Gallery items from other collections related to Albers, Josef
