David Barr papers relating to Charles Biederman, 1963-1976
Barr, David John, 1939-
Painter, Sculptor
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 1 Microfilm reel, 26 items on one microfilm reel
Summary: The microfilmed David Barr papers relating to Charles Biederman consist of 18 letters from sculptor Charles Biederman in which he writes of his views on art, artists, structuralism, constructivists, dealers, and exhibiting. Also included are exhibition catalogs showing Biederman's work and two magazine articles about Biederman.
Biographical/Historical Note
David Barr (1939-2015) was a sculptor and painter in Novi, Michigan. He founded Michigan Legacy Art Park in 1995. As a young artist interested in structuralism, Barr introduced himself to the sculptor Charles Biederman (1906-2004), and subsequently maintained a correspondence with him.
Provenance
Lent for mirofilming 1977 by David Barr.
Related Materials
The Archives of American Art holds the oral history interview with David Barr, 1982 December 28-1983 January 25 and the microfilmed Charles Biederman papers, 1930-1977.
Language Note
English .
Location of Originals
- Originals returned to David Barr after microfilming.
How to Use This Collection
Alternative Forms Available
35mm microfilm reel 1294 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
How to Cite This Collection
David Barr papers relating to Charles Biederman, 1963-1976. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.