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Jennett Lam papers, 1954-1981

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Series 1: Jennett Lam Papers , 1954-1981
0.6 Linear feet
Boxes 1-2

Artwork consists of a small collage signed by Lam and an unsigned watercolor sketch. Biographical materials include resumes, lists of works of art and exhibitions, biographical sketches, and a passport. The bulk of Lam's correspondence consists of letters written to and from friends while in Europe in the mid-1960s, including Colette Roberts. Also found is Lam's 1954 senior thesis for Yale University entitled "The Evolution of Collage." Photographs depict Lam, Lam with her artwork and with friends, Lam's works of art, and an exhibition. Also found are two photos of Louise Nevelson and a photo of a painting by Nevelson owned by Lam. Printed materials include clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs for Lam and Louise Nevelson, and magazines.
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Artwork, 1969
1
1
Biographical Material, circa 1960-1974
1
2
Correspondence, 1962-1974
1
3
"The Evolution of Collage," by Jennette Lam , 1954
1
4
Photographs, Personal, circa 1965-1975
1
5
Photographs, Louise Nevelson and Works of Art, 1975
1
6
Photographs, Works of Art, circa 1960
1
7
Printed Material, Clippings, 1974-1980
1
8
Printed Material, Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1960s-1970s
1
9-10
Printed Material, Exhibition Announcements and Catalogs, circa 1960s-1970s
2
1-2
Printed Material, Magazines, 1971-1981
2
3

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