Noah Purifoy papers

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Noah Purifoy papers

1935-1998; bulk 1971-1998

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The papers of African American assemblage artist Noah Purifoy measure 1.2 linear feet and date from 1935 to 1998 with the bulk of the material dating from 1971 to 1998. The collection contains biographical material; correspondence; writings on Purifoy and art; material related to the California Arts Council; material related to other professional activities, including commissions and exhibitions; printed material; and scrapbooks.

1.2 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8267003

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Watts Towers Art Center

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California Arts Council

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Purifoy, Noah, 1917-2004

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Sculptor/assemblage artist and arts administrator; Joshua Tree, Calif. d. 2004 He attended Chouinard Art Institute from which he received his BFA in 1954. Purifoy was founder and first director of the Watts Towers Art Center in Los Angeles, Calif. and co-founder of the Watts Summer Festival. From the description of Noah Purifoy papers, 1935-1998. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81622006 ...