Gregory Battcock papers

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Gregory Battcock papers

1952-circa 1980

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The papers of New York art critic, writer, educator, and painter, Gregory Battcock, measure 10.6 linear feet and date from 1952 to circa 1980. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, published and unpublished writings, artists' files, personal business records, printed materials, scrapbooks, photographic materials, and artifacts that detail his involvement in both the mainstream and fringe art scenes of the 1970s.

10.6 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8241670

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Bourdon, David

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Dalí, Salvador, 1904-1989

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Battcock, Gregory, 1937-1980

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Art critic, educator, and painter; New York, N.Y. Birthdate cited as 1937, 1939 and 1941; d. 1980. Editor, ARTS MAGAZINE, 1973-1980, and author of numerous books and articles on art and art education. Battcock was on the faculty of William Paterson College in New Jersey. He was murdered in Puerto Rico, Dec. 25, 1980. From the description of Gregory Battcock papers, 1958-1982. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80242447 ...