Descriptive Finding Guide for the Alexander Calder Personal Photo Collection SDASM.SC.20008

Finding aid prepared by Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 234-8291
12/23/2014


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

 

Folder 1 of 1

Physical Description: 8 black and white glossy photos