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
12/23/2014
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 234-8291
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
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
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.
[Item], Alexander Calder Photo Collection, Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”
8 black and white photos
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