Alexander, Robert 1923-1987
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Robert Alexander (1923-1987) was an art patron and ordained priest from Venice, Calif.
Alexander founded the Temple of Man in 1960 in San Francisco, moving it to his home in Venice, Calif. in 1968. The Temple served as a meeting place for artists, poets, and musicians. Also knows as Baza or Bob Alexander.
From the description of Robert Alexander papers, 1960-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 744433342
Art patron; ordained priest, Venice, Calif.
Alexander founded the Temple of Man in 1960 in San Francisco, moving it to his home in Venice, Calif. in 1968. The Temple served as a meeting place for artists, poets, and musicians. Alexander, known as Baza to his friends, gathered and preserved art works and correspondence of these California artists.
From the description of Bob Alexander papers, 1960-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83691142
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Subjects:
- Art, Modern
- Artists
- Art patrons
- Assemblage (Art)
- Beat generation
- Poetry
Occupations:
- Artists, American
- Artists, American
- Poets, American
Places:
- California--Venice (as recorded)
- California (as recorded)
- CA, US
