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Descriptive Finding Guide for the Alexander Calder Personal Photo Collection SDASM.SC.20008
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  • Conditions Governing Access note
  • Conditions Governing Use note
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition note
  • Preferred Citation note
  • Scope and Contents note
  • Biographical/Historical note
  • Related Archival Materials note

  • Title: Alexander Calder Personal Photo Collection
    Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.20008
    Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 0.1 Cubic feet One Photo Folder
    Date (inclusive): 1950-1980
    Abstract: Alexander Calder was an artist who made Mobiles.

    Conditions Governing Access note

    The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

    Conditions Governing Use note

    Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition note

    The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

    Preferred Citation note

    [Item], Alexander Calder Photo Collection, Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”

    Scope and Contents note

    8 black and white photos

    Biographical/Historical note

    Calder was an American sculptor known as the originator of the mobile, a type of kinetic sculpture made with delicately balanced or suspended components which move in response to motor power or air currents. Calder’s stationary sculptures are called stabiles.

    Related Archival Materials note

    Aviation Art subject files

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976
    Sculpture