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Browse All : Case Map by Hellfarth, C. and Bar, J.C.Title
letter
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He reiterates his disappointment at not being able to show the drawings HCW sent to Allan. He would like to commission a suite of drawings. Has made reservations for the Westermanns at the Chateau Marmont.
Date
February 23, 1974
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letter
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(Whitney Museum) Writing for permission to reproduce the Amazon in the brochure for the upcoming exhibition The Decade in Review.
Date
May 10, 1979
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letter
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Heard from his soldier friend, Bill, that HCW is feeling better. He has finally become a cowboy. Recounts his experiences as a cowboy. He looks forward to HCW’s show and thinks they should hire some horses and ride to the opening.
Date
April 12, 1978
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letter
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Thanks for the beautiful catalog. “Joanna, we’ll be getting letters out in early fall on the V.A. thing. We’re really happy you’re interested and I’m looking forward to seeing what you’re up to these days.”
Date
June 17, 1978
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letter
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Is thrilled that HCW answered the piece of wood he sent. Mentions various places on Division Street and places in Chicago that are being torn down (Stock Exchange). He met HCW in Chicago two years ago. Describes his own artwork.
Date
October 22, 1971
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letter
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Sarah and Ed will be leaving soon for New York City. Sarah wants to see the prints HCW made at Landfall. Hope to see the Westermanns in NYC.
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April 22, 1972
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letter
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Thanks for the “keep ‘em flying” card; comment on how hard it is to work with all of the “Nixon shit in the news.” Would like to get together.
Date
1973
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letter
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He was happy that HCW could come to Bellport and is delighted with the drawing of Gus at the vet, which remains associated with other pleasant memories of Joan Mondale.
Date
August 8, 1980
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letter
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Enclosed is a $5000 check as per contract agreement.
Date
November 14, 1969
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letter
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He is anxious to see the new pieces and begin work on the catalog. They need to discuss what to do about Rolf [Nelson], re: "The Plush." Sorry HCW has been bothered by the Marmors (collectors).
Date
March 11, 1970
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letter
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Thanks for the gift [antique level]. The show has generated a lot of interest in HCW work. Using the crates as bases for the pieces was well received. [Perhaps this was Frumkin's idea originally.] He is working on the “Jack” project.
Date
October 21, 1971
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letter
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Enclosed check for $200 to cover additional foundry expenses.
Date
July 26, 1966
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letter
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He is still ill. Jim Speyer from Art Institute of Chicago asked about HCW’s work; would like to include it in the big anniversary American show next year, but wants new pieces not previously seen.
Date
November 3, 1975
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letter
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Interested to hear that HCW was called to jury duty. During the process of moving they ran across a large sheet of thin gauge copper which they are putting aside for HCW. The glass on U.F.O. needs replacing. They are going to have a bicentennial exhibition which HCW may want to participate in.
Date
January 14, 1976
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letter
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He is glad HCW decided to release Bronze Man to him to sell. He still needs to discuss the print situation with Jerry Ordover. Does HCW see Hutch and the female counterpart as together or separate? Barbara Haskell is working away on the Whitney retrospective.
Date
February 1, 1977
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letter
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A great visit with Barbara Haskell in CT. He went to see the show David Weinrib organized. There was a power failure just as they arrived and had to view the sculpture by candlelight. HCW’s piece had its own room.
Date
April 1, 1977
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letter
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He was surprised at HCW’s reaction to the British Columbia catalog. He didn’t realize that HCW did not want letter-drawings of this nature shown. "I had no idea you were opposed to such publication." He is glad HCW enjoyed the Disfarmer book.
Date
May 27, 1977
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letter
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(University of Manitoba) Invitation to be guest lecturer.
Date
September 29, 1978
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letter
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Just returned from trip to Egypt and Greece. Enclosed a photograph of a ship docked on the waterfront [San Francisco] whose name reminded him of HCW’s drawings. Also enclosing some slides of his recent work. (photograph and slides not with letter)
Date
January 5, 1980
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letter
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(Whitney Museum) Thanks for HCW’s participation in the 1977 Biennial.
Date
March 29, 1977
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letter
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"We thought you might be amused by the enclosed photograph which was taken at the dinner before the opening of the 1979 Biennial." Thanks for your participation. (no photograph)
Date
May 17, 1979
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letter
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“In response to the Cimetière Des Capucins, Fabulous!” She is reading Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals. Is any part of HCW’s studio open to the public?
Date
July 19, 1979
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letter
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Heard the Whitney show is great. Described a piece he did for a "Bag Show" at the Delta Gallery in Houston. Mentions trip to Chicago and Phyllis Kind Gallery.
Date
June 2, 1978
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letter
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Copy of images of Bill Umbright’s work. Mentions that the lights went out in the gallery during the opening. Allan Frumkin saw the works by candlelight.
Date
April 14, 1977
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letter
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Spoke of his own working process getting easier. Thanks for the “water landscape drawing.” He goes over to “the Nelson Gallery once in a while to see your ‘Hands’ piece.”
Date
March 11, 1976
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letter
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Thanks for the woodcut. Describes the school and asks HCW to come out and hang around for a few days.
Date
January 16, 1978
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letter
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(ASPCA Animals & Art 1979) Apologizes for mix up in the receipt HCW received from them for the woodcut from the Connecticut Ballroom series.
Date
March 20, 1979
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letter
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(School of the Art Institute of Chicago) Conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts on HCW.
Date
March 23, 1979
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letter
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Would HCW consider a commission to do six drawings for him?
Date
July (?) 1972
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letter
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Got a letter from HCW after she sent him a shirt.
Date
January 31, 1974
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letter
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Looks forward to seeing the [Whitney] show and the “child’s" participation in it.
Date
May 10, 1978
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letter
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Fan letter from young man in New Bedford, MA.
Date
June 11, 1981
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letter
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[Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago] Can HCW recommend a wax or polish they can use on the pieces before they are returned to their owners?
Date
Februrary 17, 1969
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Leg Splint
Description
With original paper wrapping; Eames designed splints and litters for the U.S. navy from 1942-1945
Date
1942
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Leo Cooper, Hannibal, Missouri, 1984
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Date
1984, printed 3/7/1989
Title
letter
Description
Blueprints for a “G-5 attachment for Doo-Da Iron Works.”
Date
February 1, 1975
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Letter
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Four-page 'Letter re our Uncle Carl Bloom and our Grandfather, George H. Bloom and their artistic abilities. Discussing their desire to leave Connecticut. Describes `Walnut Box' and `Secrets' and has sketches of them. He mentions the pieces `Suicide' and `28 Years Bad Luck' and a sketch of `A Human Condition'. Enclosed old sheet of flying machines (16), a cigar box label and two sheets of German decors.' and envelope
Date
25 May 1964
Title
Letter
Description
Four-page 'Letter re our Uncle Carl Bloom and our Grandfather, George H. Bloom and their artistic abilities. Discussing their desire to leave Connecticut. Describes `Walnut Box' and `Secrets' and has sketches of them. He mentions the pieces `Suicide' and `28 Years Bad Luck' and a sketch of `A Human Condition'. Enclosed old sheet of flying machines (16), a cigar box label and two sheets of German decors.' and envelope
Date
25 May 1964
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Letter
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Three-page letter regarding 'Chicago trip and opening. Suggested I contact a gallery owner here re including my piece in his upcoming show.' and envelope
Date
19 November 1962
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letter
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He has just returned from London where he saw the summer show of the Hanover Gallery which includes some of HCW’s work. The catalog has two of HCW’s pieces in it. He saw the “wild hammer” HCW sent to the gallery. He saw Kasper König who mentioned that HCW gave him a version of the hammer.
Date
July 8, 1966
Title
Letter
Description
Four-page 'Letter re our Uncle Carl Bloom and our Grandfather, George H. Bloom and their artistic abilities. Discussing their desire to leave Connecticut. Describes `Walnut Box' and `Secrets' and has sketches of them. He mentions the pieces `Suicide' and `28 Years Bad Luck' and a sketch of `A Human Condition'. Enclosed old sheet of flying machines (16), a cigar box label and two sheets of German decors.' and envelope
Date
25 May 1964
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letter
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A Northwestern student requesting information about HCW current show at Frumkin’s for her art history assignment.
Date
May 26, 1973
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letter
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Writing to express how much he enjoyed installing the cabinets in HCW’s home.
Date
October 28, 1981
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