Jennett Lam Papers
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Lam, Jennett, 1911-
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content: Jennett Lam papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 0.6 Linear Feet (Boxes 1-2)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1954-1981
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.lamjennp, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Artwork consists of a small collage signed by Lam and an unsigned watercolor sketch. Biographical materials include resumes, lists of works of art and exhibitions, biographical sketches, and a passport. The bulk of Lam's correspondence consists of letters written to and from friends while in Europe in the mid-1960s, including Colette Roberts. Also found is Lam's 1954 senior thesis for Yale University entitled "The Evolution of Collage." Photographs depict Lam, Lam with her artwork and with friends, Lam's works of art, and an exhibition. Also found are two photos of Louise Nevelson and a photo of a painting by Nevelson owned by Lam. Printed materials include clippings, exhibition announcements and catalogs for Lam and Louise Nevelson, and magazines.