The Art of John Biggers: View from the Upper Room, exhibition files, 1991-1998.

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The Art of John Biggers: View from the Upper Room, exhibition files, 1991-1998.

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This subseries documents the exhibition "The Art of John Biggers: View from the Upper Room," April 2 -- September 3, 1995 as well as the companion exhibition John Biggers: The Artist's Eye, April 2 -- July 2, 1995. Files contain catalogue information, checklists, condition reports, clippings, correspondence, grant information, loan information, labels, a pop-up book, tour schedule and information and visitor comments.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Hirsch Library, Hirsch Library

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Hirsch Library, Hirsch Library

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