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Paul Strand letters to Edgar Bissantz
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Title
Paul Strand letters to Edgar Bissantz, circa 1960-1977.
Physical Description
0.21 linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Notes
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from William Reese Co. (PBA Galleries sale 595, 2016 September 8, lot 177) on the Danford N. Barney, Jr. Fund, 2016.
Organization
Material arranged as received.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Paul Strand (1890-1976), American photographer and filmmaker, married to Hazel Strand.
Edgar Bissantz (1901-1998), American architect, married to Jean Bissantz.
Summary
Letters from Paul Strand to Edgar Bissantz. Letters discuss travel, exhibitions, and other photographers including Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Laura Gilpin, and Beaumont Newhall. Some letters are addressed to Edgar and Jean Bissantz, and some are signed by Hazel Strand. Also includes a printed invitation to Paul Strand's memorial service, signed by Hazel Strand; two exhibition catalogs of Strand's work; and Christmas cards from Paul and Hazel Strand to Edgar and Jean Bissantz.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
September 21, 2021
References
Paul Strand Letters to Edgar Bissantz. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Cite as
Paul Strand Letters to Edgar Bissantz. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Christmas cards.
Exhibition catalogs.
Occupation
Architects United States 20th century.
Photographers United States 20th century.
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