Gordon Matta-Clark Mother's papers: September 1944 through 1965

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People:

Anne Alpert (correspondence writer)
Anne Alpert (recipient)
Jane Crawford (compiler)

Title:

Gordon Matta-Clark Mother's papers: September 1944 through 1965

Date:

September 1944-1965

Description:

Binder documents the life of Anne Alpert predominantly from 1947 to 1965, including her affair with Isamu Noguchi, her marriage to Hollis Alpert and the ongoing involvement of Roberto Matta, her former husband, in her, and their twin sons, lives. Correspondence addressed directly to the twins, Gordon Matta-Clark and John Sebastian Matta, from their father, is also included in the binder, along with newspaper and magazine clippings and memorabilia. Binder contains photographs and textual records.

Quantity / Object type:
1 ring binder(s)

Dimensions:

ring binder (closed): 31.7 x 34 x 9 cm (12 1/2 x 13 3/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

Reference number:

PHCON2002:0016:015

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- Binding consists of green plastic-covered boards and spine, with a typed label attached to the spine in a clear plastic sleeve. Endleaves are of white paper. Objects within binder are housed in plastic sleeves.

Conditions governing access:

Access is restricted. Documents may only be used with the permission of the CCA and Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark.

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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