Correspondence, 1946-1967, undated
Series
Scope and Contents
A small number of incoming letters, the majority of which are in French, from André Breton, Jean Brun, Walter Arensberg, Lucien Lefebvre-Foinet, and others. Topics include the acquisition and conservation of Duchamp's work by Arensberg, the conferral of an honorary degree upon Duchamp by Wayne State University, and Mary Reynolds.
Dates
- 1946-1967, undated
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Predominantly in English with some material in French.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. David Sylvester's typescript for the article "Bicycle Parts" can only be consulted with permission of the author's estate.
Extent
From the Collection: 18 linear feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by correspondent.
Creator
- From the Collection: Duchamp, Alexina, 1906-1995 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Duchamp, Marcel, 1887-1968 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org