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Hans Richter papers
Creator
Title
Hans Richter papers, 1916-1973.
Physical Description
1.04 linear feet (3 boxes) + 1 broadside folder.
Language
German; English; French; Italian
Notes
Chiefly in German and English; some material in French and Italian.
Provenance
Purchased from John McWhinnie on the Edwin J. Beinecke Book Fund, 2011.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Box 3: Restricted fragile material. Reference surrogates have been substituted in the main files. For further information consult the appropriate curator.
Biographical / Historical Note
Hans Richter (1888-1976), German-born painter, film theorist, film producer, director, and writer.
Summary
Collection contains writings, correspondence, and other papers chiefly documenting the professional life of artist Hans Richter. Writings include drafts and printed versions of articles and lectures by Richter on such topics as modern painting and aesthetics and experimental film and film history, as well as one longer, unpublished manuscript entitled Film and Progress. There are letters between Richter and his son-in-law, Standish Lawder, and with museums and publishers. Other correspondents include Renate Albrecht and Hans Maria Wingler. Other papers include autograph notes, photographs, clippings and printed ephemera relating to Richter, and financial records.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Images
Added to Catalog
April 25, 2012
References
Hans Richter Papers. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Hans Richter Papers. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Photographic prints.
Occupation
Artists Germany 20th century.
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