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Guide to the Martin Wong Papers MSS.102


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Collection processed by Jenny Hillyer. Updated by Joseph Gallucci, 2007. Accretion processed by Colin Wells, 2009.

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on December 10, 2021
Description is in English. using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

 Finding aid was updated by Anna Björnsson McCormick to enhance description of Sign Language artworks Finding aid updated by Weatherly Stephan to reflect preservation rehousing of oversize material and reintegration of oversize series. Finding aid updated by Weatherly Stephan to clarify relationship with Miguel Piñero in biographical note  , September 2020 , February 2021 , December 2021

Container List

Series IV: Biographical, 1982-1999. 3.3 Linear Feet in 2 record cartons, 2 manuscript boxes, and one oversize flat box

Scope and Contents note

Series IV: Biographical contains material related to Wong's life and personal. The series includes Wong's curriculum vitae, artist profiles, a copy of Wong's birth certificate and high school reunion program, and his poetry and prose.

NOTE: Box 7A is labeled "Special Projects"

Container 1 Container 2   Title Date
Box: 46 Folder : 8 Curriculum Vitae
1970s-1990s
Box: 46 Folder : 6 Birth Certificate, Health Insurance Card, Smithsonian Membership
undated
Box: 46 Folder : 7 High School Reunion (Class of '64)
1984
Box: 46 Folder : 9 Martin Wong Shows: Invites & P.R. Material
1985-1999
Box: 46 Folder : 10-11 Artist File: Compiled by Mrs. Wong Fie (Mother)
1984-1993
Box: 46 Folder : 12 Artist File: Semaphore Gallery
1985
Box: 46 Folder : 13 Clippings about Wong
1984-1999
Box: 46 Folder : 14 (Mixed Materials [31142062853315]) Martin Wong Scrapbook
1980s-1990s
Box: 47 Folder : 1 (Mixed Materials [31142062853323])
Box: 47 Folder : 2 Martin Wong Publicity Photo
1980s
Box: 47 Folder : 3 Price Lists: Semaphore Gallery
circa 1985
Box: 47 Folder : 4 Loan Agreements for Art
1987-1994
Box: 47 Folder : 5 Receipts: For Sale/Purchase of Art
1981-1992
Box: 47 Folder : 6 Floor Plan: Wong's Apartment
1989-04
Box: 47 Folder : 7 Leasing and Apartment Rental
1981-1988
Box: 47 Folder : 8 Apartment Purchase: "The Police Building"
1987
Box: 47 Folder : 9 Employment: Metropolitan Museum of Art Bookshop
1986
Box: 47 Folder : 10 Worker's Compensation Policy
1994
Box: 47 Folder : 11 Tax Documents
1981
Box: 47 Folder : 12 Medical and Health-Related
1994
Box: 47 Folder : 13 Sentencing Agreement: NYC Parks and Recreation
1991-07
Box: 47 Folder : 14 Draft of Martin Wong Catalog and Works
1982-1993
Box: 47 Folder : 15 Guestbook Copy: Exit Art Gallery "The Social Club"
1988-02
Box: 47 Folder : 16 Guestbook Copy: "Martin Wong, The Chinatown Paintings"
1993
Box: 47 Folder : 17 Mini-Appointment Book
1993
Box: 47 Folder : 18 Gay and Lesbian/AIDS-Related
1985-1994
Box: 52 Folder : 3 The Village Voice: "Gay Life 1989"
1989
Box: 47 Folder : 18-19 Personal Effects and Mementos
1980s-1990s
Box: 14 Beatles Scrapbook
undated
Box: 47 Folder : 20 Portrait of Unidentified Boy
undated
Box: 50 Beverly Hillbillies Lunchbox and Absolut Vodka Scarf
undated
Box: 35 Folder : 6 Paint Palette
undated
Box: 47 Folder : 21 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
1991
Box: 48 Folder : 2 Chinatown History Museum Bulletins
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 3 Scholastic News Bulletins
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 4 Arts Journalism by Theresa Herron
1997
Box: 48 Folder : 1 Notebook Journal in Latvian by V. Kuypris
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 5 Notes on "Visual Ideas"
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 6 Assorted Business Cards
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 7 Addresses and Phone Numbers
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 8 Contents of Wong's Wallet
1992
Box: 48 Folder : 9 Writing: "Anti-Gravity for Beginners"
1987
Box: 48 Folder : 10 Writing: "The Darkness"
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 11 Writing: "Das Puke Book," 1977
1977
Box: 48 Folder : 12 Writing: "Find Me the Right Point"
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 13 Writing: "Firefly Evening"
1968
Box: 48 Folder : 14 Writing: "Footprints, Poems, + Leaves"
1966-1967
Box: 48 Folder : 15 Writing: "Her Lips"
undated
Box: 48 Folder : 16 Writing: "In Search of Holguín"
undated
Box: 60 Writing: "In Search of Holguín" on Roll

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Object is on a roll and requires assistance for use.

Scope and Contents

Two versions present.

Existence and Location of Copies

Images of the object are available in conservation documentation.

Box: 48 Folder : 17 Writing: "In the Ring"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 1 Writing: "The Language of the Fan"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 2 Writing: "Mojave"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 3 Writing: "My Story, by Martin Wong" (Mini-Book)
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 4 Writing: "One Night When"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 5 Writing: "Sister Ed"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 6 Writing: "Skilling"
undated
Box: 13 Folder : 6 Writing: "The Tocci Brothers' Daring Escape"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 7 Writing: "You Know What I Like About Firemen?"
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 8 Writing: Notebook, Including Text on Museum of American Graffiti
undated
Flat-File-Folder: 4 Writing: "The Candles Sputtered Like Hot Bacon Fat"
undated
Flat-File-Folder: 4 Writing: "Famous Missing Person"
Box: 49 Folder : 9 Writing: "The Egyptians Were Not Scared of Death" Mini-Notebook
undated
Box: 49 Folder : 9 Writing: "In Search of Holguín" Mini-Notebook
Box: 49 Folder : 11 (Mixed Materials [31142062853349]) Writings on Loose Sheets
undated
Box: 29 Folder : 17 (Mixed Materials [31142062852887])
Box: 6 Folder : 13 Copies of Scroll Stories
Flat-File-Folder: 4 Writing: "Nutz Boy: A True Life Story" on Scroll
undated
Box: 6 Folder : 9 Special Projects: Lehman College Physical Education Facility
1992
Box: 6 Folder : 10 Special Projects: MTA Arts for Transit Poster Project
1990
Box: 6 Folder : 11 Special Projects: Project Proposal for Chinatown Epic Painting
circa early 1990s
Box: 6 Folder : 12 Special Projects: Sign Language for the Deaf Project
circa early 1990s
Box: 6 Folder : 2 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Art Commissions and School Profile
1990
Box: 6 Folder : 3 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Artist Design Meeting Minutes
1991
Box: 6 Folder : 4 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Correspondence
undated
Box: 6 Folder : 5 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Budget and Wong's Notes
1990-1992
Box: 6 Folder : 6 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Schedule and Request for Payment
1990-1992
Box: 6 Folder : 7 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Contract
1990
Box: 6 Folder : 8 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Contract
1992
Flat-File-Folder: 3 Special Projects: I.S. 90 Floor Plans

Scope and Contents

Includes entrance gate, first floor, layout and materials plan, auditorium, and cellar.

1990-1992
Box: 17 Folder : 2 Bay Area Reporter Gay and Lesbian Listings
1991-02-14

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