Art Goes Postal—Artists Sharing Postcards
Dave Freund to Barbara Houghton
So far so good! And that's a fact! NY's burning, tho, so this'll be the last plane o'mail out, they say—& Dave [text and address of used postcard redacted]
Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester
CORN *\|/* THE MESSAGE IS THE MESSAGE, you have totally understood this sentence...... .... (!) See you the fifth "1/2 of the Pacific's 7th Fleet is hooked on heroin "it floats..... WHAT? FLAKES GALORE EAT PORK CHOPS
Kenda North to Barbara Houghton
10.28 More fun & games in Tempe. The conference was a drag but the best part was a long drunk, funny night with Harold [Jones] and Victor [Schrager] (my favorites). Worst part was dancing with Bill Jay and falling on my back on a concrete floor. I've got a hot date with Sam Yanes in L.A. tonight and I can hardly walk. We HAVE to get back at Jay in Asilomar... Lizards in his bed?? Love Kenda
Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund
Dear Dave—Have we found a bar for you! The Zanzabar. Very cowboy. A bull-rider in a white hat asked me to dance: "Where you from?" "Boulder." "I bought a pickup in Boulder. You a college girl?" "Yes." "I thought so; you look pretty smart. Can I take you home tonight?" "No." "Why not? I'll probably never see you again." "Right." See you in Aug. Bonnie
Ellen Manchester to Bonnie Lambert
Dear Bon—Wonderful to talk to you the other night! God I miss you. Still really don't have many friends in Breckenridge, but things are looking better. May get a full-time job and NEA survey grant may come through. Went dancing with David Johnson at S.P.E.! He's fine, also saw Peter de Lory, Joan Redmond, lots of old buddies—not as as much fun as other S.P.E.'s though. Love to you both, Ellen forgot to mail this
Ellen Manchester to Bonnie Lambert
Isn't this a famous [Marshall] "Mayer" Great West site? What a town! Was rather chilly when we were there. Did I send you a card from Red Lodge? great town—back to work—Fall Quarter is in full swing and looking good—Nathan's [Lyons] here and in great/rare form! Hope to see you in Nov/Dec. Love Ellen
Dave Freund to Bonnie Lambert
Dear Bonnie—Glad to hear teaching suits you—I sure didn't have such a good response at first. Thanks for the swell card. It's displayed prominently. I've lately gotten acquisitive & am collecting photo PC's like an anteater collects ants: "slurp!" I think it's a phase. But fun. Pressing less hard in the teaching, enjoying it more. If I wuz rich we'd all have a weekend in someplace like this pitcher. Love, Dave
Paul Briggs to Bonnie Lambert and Marshall Mayer
Dear Bonnie & Marshall—Saw Ellen M. [Manchester] on TV—a short interview w/ pix of [William Henry] Jackson fading into pix of her rephoto project. Very nice. Tomorrow I take my yearly trek up Mt. Audubon (Indian Pks) w/ brother Cole. I always love going up it, and always enjoy views from mt. tops. Hope you are well & happy. Paul
Ellen Manchester to Barbara Houghton
Bob says hi Barbara—I'm arriving VAIL Friday 16th for reunion with CMC friends and a wedding! See you in Breckenridge on Saturday? HELP—I'm not ready for this workshop but imagine I'd fake it O.K. Making tons of slides this summer, getting lots done. CAN'T WAIT to see you and spend some time with you at the pool! Love Ellen
Lon Spiegelman to Mark Johnstone
DEAR MARK Nice to get your chain letter but I don't have time to play though I wish I had. They interest me. I'm already spending 4-6 hrs a day on my mail Lon.
Jim Stone to Kenda North
Dear Kenda—So far haven't seen your 20x24's (or for that matter, haven't seen Marky) since you left. But I'm sure they preserve your reputation. Was TERRIBLE [sic] disappointed not to see you @ SPE, as I'm sure were Ellen [Manchester], Andrea [Jennison], Mark [Klett] & the rest of the sick crew. It was a blast. Although more sedate than I'd imagined. Probably due to your own absence. I'm finally building a darkroom & ecstatic. Best to J.P. xxx Stone
Alden Spilman to Kenda North
14" of snow here last night nobody knows what to do—on my way to Easton PA to check out Walker Evans foot prints What's cookin' good lookin' Love ya Alden
Linda Connor to Barbara Houghton
Dear Barbara My 5 months are just about over, I'm in Bombay now my last stop in India, then London, the East coast right before Christmas—dropped full blast into the middle of the craziness of X-mas, culture shock here I come. Asia has been amazing, not always pleasant but always fascinating. I've just about shot up all 1,000 sheets of film! I will be locked in the dark all spring processing! Even with all I've seen I still don't feel I understand—or have really experienced Asia, I've just been doing the tourist number only with a bigger box. I will be stopping thru Denver to visit my brother before returning to S. F. probably end of Jan early Feb. I'll give you a ring when I get in. Merry Christmas. Love, Linda
Victor Landweber to Barbara Houghton
Barbara—Hello. What are the official names of the Boulder & Metro galleries—for my resume. Judith [Golden] has signed up for the est training here—for February. I'm real excited that she has chosen to do it. I was voted to the Board of Directors for the L. A. Center for Photographic Studies—A chore or an honor—I don't know, but nonetheless I'm pleased. Be in touch. Victor.
JoAnn Verburg to Barbara Houghton
So sorry you're not coming. Got your letter! We'll have to find this place when you come. I've been NUTS since I got back with as much to do for Light as I can possibly handle. [Betty] Hahn, [Robert] Fichter, [Andy] Warhol, [Robert] Heinecken all in last week. [Victor] Schrager, Lyons (Joan) and [Peter] MacGill next week. Can't wait till this is over. See you soon. When? Love JoAnn
Ellen Manchester to Barbara Houghton
Barbara—Hope all's well—are you still riding those Rockies? Bob [Dawson] and I found a great apt. in S.F., even Sophie likes it! New address-phone will be listed after Sept. 3. Wonderful to see you. Love. Ellen [address redacted]
Ed Ruscha to Mark Johnstone
Mr. Johnstone—Thank you for the enlightening & very beautiful book on So. Calif. art. Best wishes Ed Ruscha
Alan Trachtenberg to Dave Freund
Dear David, Belated thanks for the Penny Publishing catalogue. Wonderful food for seeing. W. E. [Walker Evans] would've loved it. ...It's already spring, but happy new year in any case—Alan Trachtenberg
Linda Connor to Dave Freund
Dear Dave, I love the feathers! I put them, with the Chinese paper as background in an old print frame and they are now gracing my kitchen. THANKS. Alaska was BIG! I had a hard time getting a handle on it. The totem poles were too tall. But the worst was my BRAND new delux changing bag turned out to be a fogger when used in the sun. I lost my best shots! I could kill, or maybe sue. Listen to some great music, LOUD and think of me. Love, Linda
Eric Paddock to Mark Johnstone
Mark—Awfully nice to see you & finally spend some time together! I'm pretty interested in the [Robert] Adams/[Timothy] O'Sullivan thing for SPE [Society for Photographic Education], & will eventually send you a draft. Am waiting to hear from G. [Gail?] Murray. Take care & stay in touch! Eric
Lance Carlson to Mark Johnstone
"DON'T TALK TO ME"—phrase overheard in a NYC deli from customer to waitress—NYC phrases I
Larry Sultan to Dave Freund
Dear —Ellen M. [Manchester] came by with a sign from you that she's been carrying around presumably in her purse for the past few months. Thank-you for thinking of me and my fat cigars. I hope to be in N.Y. sometime in spring and will give you a call. Hope your life is well and sweet and free of plumbing problems. Best Larry Sultan
Ellen Manchester to Kenda North
livin' the high life—valet service, dinner & lunch at the Duchin room—lots of brilliant people from Rolling Stone, American Heritage, etc. Film makers, poets, historians all talking about the "Real West"? Sun Valley looking good—energy at a high level. Ideal Reality!
Sandy Hume to Marshall Mayer
Notice that the man in the middle has backs o/crabs toward camera while the men to either side have stomachs up. Also, the red backs function spatially with the shrimp and the red plaid shirt and the book in the ladies hand.
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