Raymond Saroff papers concerning Claes Oldenburg, 1953-2009
Saroff, Raymond,
b. 1922
Filmmaker, Collector
New York, N.Y.
Collection size: 0.8 linear feet
Collection Summary: The Raymond Saroff papers concerning Claes Oldenburg are dated 1953-2009 and comprise 0.8 linear feet. Letters, printed material, and photographs compiled by Saroff document his interest in Oldenburg and "Happenings." Also included are a videotape of Saroff's film, Claes Oldenburg's "Ray Gun Theater - 1962" and receipts for artwork purchased for his modern art collection that contained a sculpture by Oldenburg.
Biographical/Historical Note: Raymond Saroff (1922- ) is a filmmaker and art collector in New York, N.Y. Saroff filmed Claes Oldenburg's performance "Ray Gun Theater" in 1962 (a series of ten 'Happenings' in a store on East Second Street in New York City).
Donated 2010 by Raymond Saroff.
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