Lawrence Le Clair papers, 1957-1983

Object Details

Place of publication, production, or execution: Other
Physical Description: 14.8 Linear feet, (partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
Access Note / Rights: Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary: Autobiographical sketches; correspondence; 3 scrapbooks/journals; original art work; photographs and slides; a catalog; and a typescript.; REEL 792: 3 scrapbooks/journals, 1957-1974, containing ideas, quotes, clippings, sketches, photographs; 6 letters from Laurence B. Fink and poet Danny Propper concerning a projected book based on the film "Les Beatniks"; an autobiographical sketch; a catalog which Le Clair made of his paintings, including photos, titles, years, medium, and measurements; 19 photographs from 3 films in which Le Clair acted ("Les Beatniks," "Senseless," and "The Gas Heart") and 2 photos of his painting "The Knower."; UNMICROFILMED: Correspondence; art work for a poster; clippings; exhibition catalogs; an autobiography, 1983; a photo essay, "Rainbow Flag" by Le Clair, 1972; "Tales of the Taragoo" by Le Clair, 1975, concerning Gerald Lon Baker; a poem "The Ashes Blow into the Wind" by Gerald Lon Baker, undated; 3 poems by Dan Propper, 1968-1977; photographs, including 2 of Le Clair, 8 of his studio, 7 of Le Clair working on murals, 16 by Laurence Fink from the film "Les Beatniks" 1959, and 14 from the film "Don Peyote" 1960-1961; and 200 slides of Le Clair's work.; Letters; journals; sketchbooks; a photograph of Le Clair; three original prints, other artworks, including mailart; photographs of journal and travel book covers; a poem, 1977; newspaper articles and miscellany.
Citation: Lawrence Le Clair papers, 1957-1983. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms: 35mm microfilm reel 792 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Location of Originals: Reel 792: Originals returned to Lawrence Le Clair after microfilming.
Biography Note: Painter, mural painter, and writer; Santa Rosa, Calif. Also known as "The Turk," Le Clair emerged out of N.Y. beat scene in late 50's. Acted in underground films. Died 2004.
Language Note: English .
Provenance: Material on reel 792 lent for microfilming 1974 by Lawrence Le Cllair; remainder donated 1977-2000 by Le Clair.
Location Note: Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Data Source: Archives of American Art

Record number: (DSI-AAA_CollID)7262; (DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)209412; AAA_collcode_lecllawr

Creator: Le Clair, Lawrence, 1936-2004
Subject: Baker, Gerald Lon; Propper, Dan; Fink, Laurence B.

Theme: Lives of artists

Topic: Painting, American; Mural painting and decoration -- California -- Santa Rosa
Theme: Lives of artists

Record ID: AAADCD_coll_209412

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