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Summary:
Correspondence with friends, 1962-1971; letters sent by Lam from Europe to Collette Roberts and other friends; biographical material; Lam's senior research project, Yale School of Fine Arts, Dept. of Design, 1954, entitled: Evolution of Collage,"; exhibition catalogs and announcements; clippings, 1974-1980; and photographs of Lam, Lam at work, and her paintings.
Citation:
Jennett Lam papers, 1954-1980. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
Jennett Lam (1911-1985) was a painter and educator.
Provenance:
Provenance unknown. Found in NY Office collections storage.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001