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Alexander Brook papers, 1900-1982

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Series 3: Writings , circa 1921-1975
0.5 Linear feet
Box 1-2

Writings by Brook consist of reminiscence vignettes,, portions of which comprise chapters in his memoir, "Myself and Others." There are also 6 essays on art criticism, Alexander Calder, and personal philosophies on art; a lecture; a memorium to Catherine Brett, the founder of the Brett School; 6 short stories; 2 notebooks of writing fragments; and miscellaneous notes.
Writings by others consist of a notebook by Mrs. Beeton containing humorous recipes, an essay, 2 memoirs, poetry, and a short story from unknown authors.
Materials are arranged by document type.
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By Alexander Brook
Drafts, Reminiscences, circa 1960-1975
1
54-58
Drafts, Reminiscences, Edits, circa 1960-1975
1
59
Essay, "Art, Where Are Thou?", 1963
1
60
Essay, On Alexander Calder, circa 1950-1975
1
61
Essay, On Altamira and Lascaux Caves, circa 1953
1
62
Essay, On Art Critics, circa 1930-1975
1
63
Essay, On Lyme Art Colony, circa 1930-1975
1
64
Essay, "Unabashed Ravings of a Sane and Logical Man", 1976
1
65
Lecture, "Artist's Viewpoint", circa 1930-1975
1
66
Memorium, For Catherine Brett, circa 1960-1975
1
67
Short Story, Brooklyn Vignette, circa 1921
1
68
Short Story, Car Purchase, circa 1930-1975
1
69
Short Story, "Jensen's Misadventure", circa 1930-1975
1
70-71
Short Story, Jonathan Thomas, circa 1930-1975
1
72
Short Story, Revolver, circa 1930-1975
1
73
Short Story, "Triumph", circa 1930-1975
1
74
Notebooks, circa 1930-1975
1
75
Notes, circa 1935-1975
2
1-3
By Others
Beeton, Notebook, Recipes, circa 1935-1960
2
4
Unknown, Essay, On Public Art, circa 1935-1975
2
5
Unknown, Memoir, "Journey's Journal", circa 1935-1975
2
6
Unknown, Memoir, "Zombis", circa 1935-1975
2
7
Unknown, Poetry, circa 1935-1975
2
8
Unknown, Short Story, "Fish Bowl Mystery", circa 1935-1975
2
9

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