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Creator:
Chen, Chi, 1912-2005  Search this
Extent:
208 Items ((partially microfilmed on 1 reel))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Scrapbooks
Date:
1946-1972
Scope and Contents:
The papers of Chi Chen contain 208 items and date from 1946 to 1972. The papers include correspondence; biographical information; exhibition catalogs; scrapbooks; photographs; and clippings.
REEL D234: Correspondence; biographical information; clippings; exhibition catalogs and gallery literature; and 3 scrapbooks.
UNMICROFILMED: Exhibition notices, photographs of Chen and his work, and reproductions.
Biographical / Historical:
Chi Chen (1912-2005) was a Chinese American painter based in New York City, New York.
Related Materials:
Chi Chen papers also at Syracuse University.
Provenance:
Donated 1972 and lent 1965 by Chi Chen.
Restrictions:
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.
Occupation:
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Topic:
Art, American  Search this
Asian American art  Search this
Asian American artists  Search this
Chinese American artists  Search this
Asian American painters  Search this
Genre/Form:
Scrapbooks
Identifier:
AAA.chenchi
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw97a8c7fc3-bbbd-4940-a296-663df9db1803
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-chenchi