Object Details
Creator
Lee, Sherman E., 1918-2008
Place of publication, production, or execution
No place, unknown, or undetermined
Physical Description
Diary : 202 p. : handwritten ; 26 x 19 cm.
Summary
Lee's diary of his experiences while leading a U.S. delegation of art and archeology scholars to the Peoples Republic of China.
Lee notes his most startling discoveries of art and archaeological material in all media, along with his comments on museum display and interpretation, conservation, material and technical accomplishments, politics, and meetings with colleagues.
Pages are hand-numbered.
Final page has a guide to the rolls of film Lee shot while on the trip.
Lee notes his most startling discoveries of art and archaeological material in all media, along with his comments on museum display and interpretation, conservation, material and technical accomplishments, politics, and meetings with colleagues.
Pages are hand-numbered.
Final page has a guide to the rolls of film Lee shot while on the trip.
Citation
Sherman E. Lee. Sherman E. Lee travel diary, 1973 Nov. 9 - Dec. 8. Sherman E. Lee papers, 1947-1997. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note
Current copyright status is undetermined
Location Note
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560
Date
1973 Nov. 9 - Dec. 8
Record number
(DSI-AAA)14232
Type
Writings
Place
China
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Sherman E. Lee papers, 1947-1997
Data Source
Archives of American Art
Record ID
AAADCD_item_14232