Thomas Wilfred papers, 1914-1993 (inclusive), 1914-1968 (bulk).

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Thomas Wilfred papers, 1914-1993 (inclusive), 1914-1968 (bulk).

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The papers consist of correspondence, drawings, photographs, printed material, clippings, and miscellanea documenting the professional career of Thomas Wilfred, inventor of the clavilux and a prominent artist and developer of lumia, an artform which utilizes light as the medium of expression. Additional materials detail Wilfred's musical career as a lute player. The development of lumia within the field of kinetic art and the prominent role of Thomas Wilfred in this development, as an inventor, artist, performer, and teacher are documented. Correspondence with individuals, fellow artists, universities and organizations, and museums detail Wilfred's attempts to develop, promote and market the clavilux. Correspondents include: Eugene Epstein, Alfred N. Goldsmith, the Museum of Modern Art, W. Christian Sidenius, the Whitney Museum of Art, and several universities. Material detailing clavilux construction attempts and experimental work Wilfred performed, including extensive numbers of drawings, photographs and sketches of clavilux models, patents on the clavilux, contracts for performances, research data for design plans, compositions for "visual symphonies", and clippings and printed material on performances and recitals are included. Other materials include research data, clippings, and writings on the artform of lumia, and additional information for compositions written by Wilfred and articles published by Wilfred and others.

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