Dick Higgins papers 1960-1994 1972-1993

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Dick Higgins papers 1960-1994 1972-1993

American artist, poet, writer, publisher, composer, and educator. The archive contains papers collected or generated by Higgins, documenting his involvement with Fluxus and happenings, pattern and concrete poetry, new music, and small press publishing from 1972 to 1994, with some letters dated as early as 1960.

ca. 108 lin. feet; (81 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6663040

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