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Press release of Secretary General U Thant’s statement at unveiling of the Hepworth’s sculpture

11 June 1964

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U Thant 1909 – 1975
Date
11 June 1964
Medium
Ink on paper
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Created by
U Thant 1909 – 1975
Title
Press release of Secretary General U Thant’s statement at unveiling of the Hepworth’s sculpture
Date
11 June 1964
Medium
Ink on paper
Description
Includes the press release of Secretary General U Thant's statement for the unveiling of Barbara Hepworth's sculpture 'Single Form' at the United Nations on the 11th of June 1964.
Format
Document - writings
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by the Barbara Hepworth Estate, January 2013.
Reference
TGA 20132/2/1/19/9

Archive context

  • The remaining personal papers of Barbara Hepworth TGA 20132 (43)
    • Professional Correspondence TGA 20132/2 (43)
      • Correspondence and publications regarding the commission ‘Single Form’ for the United Nations TGA 20132/2/1 (43)
        • Statements and remarks made at the unveiling ceremony of ‘Single Form’ TGA 20132/2/1/19 (10)
          • Press release of Secretary General U Thant’s statement at unveiling of the Hepworth’s sculpture TGA 20132/2/1/19/9
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