Papers, 1945-1972.

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Papers, 1945-1972.

Collection consists largely of published works written by Porter and other artists, and expresses Porter's interest in the fusion of science and art. Many works are unique single copies or limited editions.

1 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744232

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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Porter, Bern, 1911-2004

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Bernard Harden Porter was born on Feb. 14, 1911 in Porter Settlement, ME; Sc. B, Colby College, 1932; Sc. M, Brown Univ., 1933; special courses at Da Vinci School (1937), Convair School (1957), Univ. of Maine (1960), and Federal School (1963); in 1929 founded Bern Porter (publishing company) in Belfast, ME; became physicist for Acheson Colloids Corp. (1935-40) and for the Manhattan District Engineers (1940-45); became consulting physicist in 1945; director of Contemporary Gallery, West Coast Des...