Leeper, Doris, 1929-
Variant namesDoris "Doc" Leeper was a renowned Florida artist and environmental activist. In 1961 Leeper left the commercial graphics field to work in sculpture and painting full-time and has works in almost 100 public collections. After she moved to New Smyrna Beach in 1958, Leeper became very involved with the protection of the Canaveral Seashore and a leader in environmental protection. She was also instrumental in founding the Atlantic Center for the Arts, an internationally renowned artists community. She died in New Smyrna on April 11, 2000.
From the description of Doris Leeper papers, 1951-1999. (University of Tampa). WorldCat record id: 252046285
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| creatorOf | Leeper, Doris, 1929-. Doris Leeper papers, 1951-1999. | University of Central Florida, UCF | |
| creatorOf | Leeper, Doris, 1929-. Artist file. | Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives | |
| creatorOf | Leeper, Doris; 1929-. [Doris Leeper] : artist file | John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library, Ringling Museum Library | |
| referencedIn | Leeper, Doris : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library | |
| referencedIn | Doris Leeper, Papers, 1951-1999 | Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, | |
| creatorOf | LEEPER, DORIS. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. | Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) |
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| associatedWith | Atlantic Center for the Arts (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Doris Leeper | person |
| associatedWith | The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library. | corporateBody |
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| Canaveral National Seashore (Fla.) |
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Birth 1929-04-04
Death 2000-04-11
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