Ronald Lee Boise papers, 1964-1966
Boise, Ronald Lee, 1931-1966
Sculptor
Collection Information
Size: 0.2 linear ft. (on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Correspondence, including letters from author Ken Kesey, and other friends; photographs of Boise's work, of him and his friends; 3 ink drawings; exhibition announcements; a photocopy of a transcript of Alan Watt's statement concerning Boise's work; 2 Kama Sutra calendars, 1967, containing photographs of Boise's controversial sculptures, and material relating to the confiscation and trial over them; exhibition catalogs; business cards; clippings; a book, NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND; and programs from Boise's funeral service.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sculptor; California and New Mexico. Created his pieces from metal scraps found in junk yards. In 1961, his "Kama Sutra" series of sculpture depicting couples in various stages of coitus was confiscated from the Vorpal Gallery in San Francisco and it owners placed on trial for showing the works. In 1966, Boise died of heart failure.
Location of Originals
- Frames 245-481: Originals returned to lender, Lars Speyer, after microfilming.
Restrictions on Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
