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Select Correspondence with Anthony Caro, 1984-2011

1 box
Collection Creator:
Millard, Charles W. and Morton, Lawrence, 1904-1987
Dates:
1984-2011
Extent:
1 box
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, dating from 2000 to 2011, between the art historian Charles W. Millard and British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro (1924-2013). In their letters, the two men philosophize about and critique art on a broad scale: sculpture, painting, opera, the theater, European vs. American art, etc. They also discuss Caro's current work and exhibitions; their cultural and social activities; and philosophize about life in general, specifically aging.

The collection also includes a few letters dating from 1984 to 2000, between Anthony Caro and the Very Reverend Peter R. Baelz (1923-2000), who had collaborated with Caro on The Last Judgement: Sculpture by Anthony Caro (Museum Würth-Verlag Paul Swiridoff, Künzelsau, 1999).

Additional correspondence from Anthony Caro can be found under General Correspondence.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Acquisition:

AM 2015-82

Credit this material:

Select Correspondence with Anthony Caro; Charles W. Millard Correspondence, C1504, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in May 2015. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in May 2015.

Additional materials were processed by Sara Rogers in July 2018. Finding aid updated by Sara Rogers in July 2018.

Custodial History

Material in the Select Correspondence with Anthony Caro file group was held by The Hudson Review before being donated to Princeton University Library.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, dating from 2000 to 2011, between the art historian Charles W. Millard and British sculptor Sir Anthony Caro (1924-2013). In their letters, the two men philosophize about and critique art on a broad scale: sculpture, painting, opera, the theater, European vs. American art, etc. They also discuss Caro's current work and exhibitions; their cultural and social activities; and philosophize about life in general, specifically aging.

The collection also includes a few letters dating from 1984 to 2000, between Anthony Caro and the Very Reverend Peter R. Baelz (1923-2000), who had collaborated with Caro on The Last Judgement: Sculpture by Anthony Caro (Museum Würth-Verlag Paul Swiridoff, Künzelsau, 1999).

Additional correspondence from Anthony Caro can be found under General Correspondence.

Collection History

Acquisition:

AM 2015-82

Custodial History

Material in the Select Correspondence with Anthony Caro file group was held by The Hudson Review before being donated to Princeton University Library.

Appraisal

No materials were removed from the collection during 2015 or 2018 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in May 2015. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in May 2015.

Additional materials were processed by Sara Rogers in July 2018. Finding aid updated by Sara Rogers in July 2018.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Select Correspondence with Anthony Caro; Charles W. Millard Correspondence, C1504, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1