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Notes (Documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Brief statements of a fact or experience, written down for review, or as an aid to memory, or to inform someone else; also includes short, informal letters. Consider more specific terms if applicable, such as: "Field notes," "Laboratory notes," "Lecture notes," or "Research notes," plus various financial instruments such as "Promissory notes.".

Found in 1176 Collections and/or Records:

Feldman Documents, Early Essays and Notes (1 of 2), circa 1950-1960

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Identifier: M145.04.0011.0020
Abstract

This folder contains drafts of essays by Burton Feldman on a range of different topics.

Dates: circa 1950-1960

Feldman Documents, Early Essays and Notes (2 of 2), circa 1950-1960

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Identifier: M145.04.0011.0021
Abstract

This folder contains several essays by Burton Feldman as well as his notes. The folder also contains one essay by Peggy Feldman and some correspondence regarding the publishing of one of Burton's essays.

Dates: circa 1950-1960

Feldman Documents, Early Notes and Drafts for ''Rise of Modern Mythology'', circa 1968-1970

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Identifier: M145.06.0014.0001
Abstract

This folder contains some drafts of introductory chapters for ''The Rise of modern Mythology: 1680 - 1860''. There is also a prospectus and letters to publishers.

Dates: circa 1968-1970

Feldman Documents, ''Fame'' Prospectus and IntroFeldman Documents, ''Fame'' Prospectus and Intro, circa 1993

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Identifier: M145.05.0012.0016
Abstract

This folder contains a draft and prospectus of Burton Feldman's proposed book tentatively titled ''Against Fame: The Romantics and Glory'' as well as letters of response from some of the publishers that he sent copies of the work to.

Dates: circa 1993

Feldman Documents, Feldman/Yourgrau Notes on Yourgrau's ''Essay on Nietzsche'', late 20th century

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Identifier: M145.04.0016.0004
Abstract

This folder contains drafts and notes of Wolfgang Yourgrau's ''Essay on Nietzsche.'' Burton Feldman helped Yourgrau to edit the work. There is also a bound copy of the work with notations.

Dates: late 20th century

Feldman Documents, Folder labeled ''Einstein Biblio. Info'', 2003 June 14

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Identifier: M145.08.0018.0008
Abstract

This folder contains Burton Feldman's material that he used to compile a bibliography for his book ''112 Mercer Street''. The contents are a list of late and lost book notices from Penrose Library, and a few photos of Feldman's bookshelf.

Dates: 2003 June 14

Feldman Documents, from Binder called ''Figures'', between 1970-1990

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Identifier: M145.06.0013.0022
Abstract

This folder is the contents of a binder labeled ''Figures''. Feldman used this notebook to record his research and opinions on major figures and how they related to the idea of myth. Each section on an individual figure included a section that described ''his position in a nutshell,'' a primary bibliography of the individual's works regarding myth, a secondary bibliography that also covered myth, critiques by others, and questions that Feldman had.

Dates: between 1970-1990

Feldman Documents, from First Binder called ''Themes'', between 1970-1990

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Identifier: M145.06.0013.0024
Abstract

The contents of this folder are from a binder put together by Burton Feldman. The contents are arranged by the theme that Feldman is discussing, and the themes cover a wide range of topics for Feldman's various projects. There is a list of these themes in the first few pages of the binder contents.

Dates: between 1970-1990

Feldman Documents, from folder labeled ''Art and Freud, Basic Program, Sept 1957-June '58'', 1957-1958

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Identifier: M145.04.0012.0004
Abstract

This folder contains notes and drafts of Burton Feldman's paper on Freud and Art done for the Basic Program at the University of Chicago.

Dates: 1957-1958

Feldman Documents, from folder ''The Guide, Rewriter of History'', between 1950-1960

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Identifier: M145.09.0016.0019
Abstract

This folder contains notes for one of Burton Feldman's fiction projects. These notes are some of the groundwork that would set up his later endeavor to create a character that Feldman referred to as the ''Subhuman.'' The bulk of the developing plot seems to be devoted to the memoirs of a fictional tyrant.

Dates: between 1950-1960