Douglas Cooper papers, 1900-1985, bulk 1933-1985.

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Douglas Cooper papers, 1900-1985, bulk 1933-1985.

The collection embraces all papers relating to Cooper's career as a critic, curator, and collector that remained with his estate at the time of his death. The correspondence reflects Cooper's wide circle of friends and acquaintances in the art world, his work as an art expert, and his penchant for controversy. All of Cooper's published books, catalogs, articles and reviews are represented. There is material documenting Cooper's tenure at the Mayor Gallery and his investigation of Nazi art collections. Photographs, slides and transparencies comprise nearly one-third of the collection. There is comprehensive photograph documentation of the work of Gris and Braque, as of Cooper's art collection and research.

ca. 33 linear ft.

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