Berry (Carolyn) (1930-2015) Collection, 1970s-2000s

Summary

Creators:

Berry, Carolyn Becker, Carolyn Berry

Abstract:

Extent:

1 LF (2 boxes)

Language:

Preferred citation:

Berry (Carolyn) (1930-2015) Collection. Monterey Museum of Art

Background

Scope and content:

English and Spanish language materials; art postcards; articles and newsletters; correspondence, envelopes and mail art; publications; newsclippings, Monterey, CA Open Studio Tour information

Biographical / historical:

Carolyn Berry (1930-2015) [AKA Carolyn Berry Bishop, Carolyn Berry Becker] was an eclectic artist and writer. Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri; educated at Columbia College (MO), the Chicago Art Institute, and Humboldt State University; died in Pacific Grove, California. One of the first "book artists" she used a variety of materials to create layered abstract works. Later she moved toward more figurative works in a variety of media. Berry was an early adopter and participant in "mail art" and also wrote poetry and fiction. Berry was married twice to Benjamin Bishop and Bob Becker.

Acquisition information:

FIC

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Mail art
Artists
mail art
paper
newsclippings

Names:

Berry, Carolyn
Becker, Carolyn Berry

Restrictions:

Museum archives are accessible to professional researchers, thesis and dissertation students and local historians by appointment only. Reproduction and publication of archival material and collection photographs must be approved in writing by the Museum in advance. A fee schedule for rights and reproductions is available upon request.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with Monterey Museum of Art. Copyright of some materials is retained by creators of the records. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Monterey Museum of Art.

Preferred citation:

Berry (Carolyn) (1930-2015) Collection. Monterey Museum of Art

Location of this collection:

Monterey Museum of Art

559 Pacific Street

Monterey, CA 93940, US

Contact:

(831) 372-5477

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