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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