Scope and Contents
Subseries C, Dropouts, 1980-1984 (#68.1-69.18), contains correspondence, review sheets, agreements, etc., regarding individuals whose pieces were never completed. Some of these individuals resigned due to lack of time or artistic differences. Other projects were terminated by Chicago because she was dissatisfied with the needleworker's progress or with the appearance of the piece. Despite the incomplete nature of the projects, Chicago still used excerpts from the needleworkers in her book and in exhibitions. Some of the workers completed other projects and are included in the exhibition unit section. Many are included in the attribution section of The Birth Project book. The files are arranged alphabetically by the name of the needleworker.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-2004
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1957-2004
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
TERMS OF USE
Access. Unrestricted except that for access to folders #81.21-81.24, researchers must obtain written permission from Diane Gelon and Susan Hill. Folder #83.12 is closed until January 1, 2025.
Extent
111.18 linear feet ((54 cartons, 1+1/2 file boxes, 29 card file boxes, 9 folio boxes, 6 folio+ boxes, 2 oversize boxes) plus 1 roll box, 1 supersize folder, 97 photograph folders, 3 folio photograph folders, 5 archived web sites, and electronic records)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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