R. Keith Courtney Papers
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Scope and Contents
The R. K. Courtney donation consists of art works, correspondence, and related documentation dating from 1971-1995. The majority of this material concerns his "Notes from All Over" project. The materials in boxes 1-3 were donated October 11, 1998; those in box 4 on June 7, 2000. This is an Alternative Traditions in Contemporary Art collection.
Prepared by D. Crites and J. Roethler, September 2004.
Dates
- Creation: 1971-1995
Creator
- Courtney, R. Keith (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.
Biographical / Historical
R. Keith Courtney is an Iowa City resident and artist. From the late 1970s to the late 1980s he conducted a project titled "Notes From All Over," which invited artists to send him found objects and printed matter.
Extent
4.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Iowa City resident and artist. From the late 1970s to the late 1980s Courtney conducted a project titled Notes From All Over, which invited artists to send him found objects and printed matter. The collection consists of art works, correspondence, and related documentation dating from 1971-1995.
Method of Acquisition
R. K. Courtney donated this collection to the University of Iowa in 1998 and 2000.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Title
- R. Keith Courtney PapersMSC0761
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
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