Hans Richter archive, 1916-1977.

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Hans Richter archive, 1916-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122594159

Extensive collection of material largely accumulated by Richter after his emigration to the United States in 1941. Includes clippings, business and personal correspondence, manuscripts, published books and articles (by and about Richter), announcements and catalogs for exhibitions of Richter's work, photographs from film projects and a 1970 interview with Richter on audio tape. Manuscripts for Richter's films and film projects date from 1929 to 1958 and include extensive material for "Dreams That Money Can Buy" (1947), "The Minotaur" (unrealized project), "8 x 8" (1957), and his first abstract film "Rhythm 21" (1921).

10 linear ft. (20 boxes, one plan chest drawer)

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Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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Richter, Hans, 1888-1976

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German-born avant-garde artist and filmmaker. From the description of Hans Richter archive, 1916-1977. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 122594159 German painter and film-maker, who emigrated in 1931. He lived and worked first in the Soviet Union, then France and Switzerland before settling in the U.S. in 1941, where he taught from 1942-1956 at the Institute of Film Technique, New York City College. In 1958 he returned to Switzerland where he died. ...