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National Museums of Canada contracts and reflective notes

File consists of approximately 29 pages of textual records relating mainly to Favro's work in the late 1970s. Included is a sales receipt from 1977 from the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, 15 pages of contracts between Favro and National Museums of Canada from 1977 and 1978, and a letter to Favro from the National Gallery of Canada from 1977. Also included are 11 pages of handwritten notes, in which Favro discusses a variety of topics and reflects on art and his work. Some of these pages are from July 1979, but not all of them are dated.

Installation instructions, Nihilist Spasm Band materials and other materials

File consists of textual records and graphic material relating to Favro's professional work and projects. Included are approximately 20 pages of professional correspondence, largely from the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, but also includes a 1995 letter in French from Patrice Carre and printed emails from 2001. Also included is an invitation from the 2020 Gallery, a Pit Crew pass for the Deutscher Automobil Club for a 1967 race, two postcards, a Notification of Award for a Canada Council Bursary from 1970, 3 pages of song lists for Nihilist Spasm Band from 1998, approximately 16 pages of notes and sketches relating to installation instructions for at least 5 different works including Hydro Pole (1995-96), Washing Machine (1970), Still Life (The Table) (1970), Van Gogh's Room (1973-74), and Studio Window (1989), and a B&W photo of the Nihilist Spasm Band printed on a poster for "Construction Limited London."

Printed computer data, operating system information and other materials

File consists of largely undated textual records, mostly containing written and printed data and information for computer programs. There are extensive written notes in the margins and spaces on many of the printed pages. Included are approximately 39 pages of written notes, information, diagrams and sketches relating to a number of undefined ideas and projects, including a number of sketches of bicycles. Also included is a folded 1990 poster for the Forest City Gallery with handwritten lists of codes on the front, a blank order sheet for M&M Insta-Print Ltd., an information sheet for the Superbase 64 operating system, a letter from Compacc software dealer, a typed list of “Plans for 1985,” 3 copies of a printed list of Favro’s Exhibitions, 5 pages of statements of business income and expenses from 1989, 2 copies of a letter from Favro to Macy Dubois, a letter from Favro to Jim Adams, an advertisement for Integer Basic Compiler, and a Petspeed basic compiler information form.

Military funeral instructions, Crumlin Summer Camp and other materials

File consists of textual materials from the 1960s and 70s. It includes 4 copies of instructions for a military funeral from 1962, a set of instructions for Crumlin Summer Camp from 1962, 2 1974 letters to Favro from National Gallery and an accompanying contract for payment of an artist fee. Also included are 3 copies of a Vehicle/ Equipment Daily Work Ticket from Signal Regiment Training from 1962 and an undated program for Campus Players Summer Theatre.

Handwritten notes on 1972-3 projects and sketches

File consists of 14 pages of handwritten notes and sketches. The handwritten notes include "Projects planned for the 72-73 Application," July 1973 reflections on consciousness, philosophy and other ideas, and undated notes on "Inverse Universes" and other topics. File mainly contains materials from the early 1970s, with some undated materials.

Professional correspondence and other materials

File consists of textual records and graphic materials. The majority of the textual records are personal and professional correspondence spanning a range of years, including the 1970s and 1980s and amounts to approximately 40 pages. This correspondence covers a range of topics and activities, including artist talks, installations, exhibitions, grants, and the Nihilist Spasm Band. Additionally included is a postcard for an exhibition at the Forest City Gallery, a Slate Gallery Guide from 1998 with Favro's "Air Compressor and Turbine" on the cover, a matching postcard for a Favro exhibition at the LRAHM & McIntosh Gallery from 1998, an installation sketch and instructions for "Synthetic Lake," and promotional material for an exhibition titled "Track Records: Trains and Contemporary Photography" at Oakville Galleries. Also included is a sheet of paper with real-estate information about a house, a postcard for the opening of a Royden Rabinowitch exhibition at the Forest City Gallery, a photocopy of a magazine article about "The Flying Flea," meeting notes from a London Regional Art Gallery meeting, a biography and list of exhibitions up to 1977 for Favro, a blank artist questionnaire from Visual Arts Ontario, a photocopy of an article titled "Rubber - Fundamentals of its science and technology," a purchase agreement from the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, promotional material for “Engel,” a purchase order from 1973, a 2-page typed article on Favro, a photocopy of 3 versions of Van Gogh's "Bedroom in Arles," installation instructions for “Van Gogh’s Room,” an exhibition schedule, and approximately 30 pages of notes and sketches by Favro covering a variety of topics, including "Approaches in Writing and Pictures," and "History of Work Done (Evolutions)." Lastly, also included are three colour photographs of an unknown installation piece, a child in a rowboat on a lawn, an aircraft in a gallery and one B&W photograph printed on hard-backed board of an unknown artwork.

Jet engine and turbine design project notes and other materials

File consists of approximately 64 pages of textual records, mainly comprised of handwritten notes covering a variety of topics. The topics covered include jet engine design, turbine design and methods, synthetic photography, machinery, art and machines, surface movement in painting, reflections on his art and artistic approach, and more. Some writings have been dated to approximately 1978 and 1979. Also includes a printed page titled "Listing of Games on PET Computer," a handwritten to-do list, a copy of a letter sent from Mildred Friedman to Michael Hayden in 1973, three pages of handwritten drafts of letters, and a contact list for “Video Ring” which includes Favro as a contact.

Video Ring and Projekt '74 materials and other materials

File consists of textual records relating to a variety of Favro's work and interests between the 1960s and early 2000s. There are approximately 8 pages of correspondence from between 1973 and 2001, including a letter requesting permission to include Favro's work in a children's book titled "A First Book of Canadian Art." Also included are 2 pamphlets from the 2020 Gallery in London, ON, a 1967 letter and Bulletin from the Nortown Motorcycle Club, an installation sketch for "Synthetic Lake," handwritten notes and drafts, a newspaper article clipping titled "Unreasonable demands of artists criticized," a notice for a Community Computing meeting, an page of information regarding an Arts Bursary from the Canada Council, a list of contacts and equipment requests for the Ontario Arts Council regarding "Video Ring," notes from a 1971 Canadian Artists’ Representation (C.A.R.) meeting, typewritten notes on “Projekt ’74,” an announcement for “Slides Eye View – London,” and an empty envelope from Queen’s University Art Centre.

Carmen Lamanna letter to the editor of Carot

File consists of 13 pages of textual records, comprised of a 1977 letter sent by Carmen Lamanna to Dennit Tourbin, the editor of Carot regarding a recent article, “L’affaire Lamanna.” Also includes a manuscript of the response to the article which Lamanna requests be published in the next issue of Carot.

Correspondence, teaching schedule, and other materials

File consists of textual records and graphic material concerning Favro’s work and projects from predominantly the late 1960s to early 1970s. It includes correspondence from Carmen Lamanna, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University concerning a possible exhibition, Laurent Lamy concerning the 1973 Paris Biennale, and Alvin Balkind at the AGO concerning a reference request for a Canada Council grant. Also included is a page discussing the increasing size of Favro’s art dealer’s signature, a fundraising poster for the Nihilist Spasm Band’s appearance at the Paris Biennale, and a 1971 description of the Nihilist Spasm Band’s influences, printed on Carmen Lamanna letterhead. It also includes a 1972 letter from Louise Tremblay to Carmen Lamanna, a 1968 cheque receipt from Standard Life Assurance Company, a letter from Cecile Valin at the National Gallery from 1969, a handwritten page listing expenses in London, England, a B&W photograph of a television, 2 copies of a 1980 advertisement for Favro’s “Seproject,” a list of classes at the Ontario College of Art, taught by Favro between 1973-74, as well as a letter and timetable. It also includes a number of pages of handwritten notes and sketches by Favro, including those for “Theoretical Machines,” and 2 sketches of a bicycle wheel component.

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