The original Baron and Bailey light circus Exhibition Records, 1968

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  • Creator Names Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title The original Baron and Bailey light circus 1968 [exhibition records].
  • Physical description 6 folders.
  • Collection arrangement Original order mostly has been maintained. Oversize items were relocated to an oversize box. This collection is considered a sub-collection of AC0001 – Exhibition Records and may be physically arranged with other collections of Exhibition Records.
  • Access and usage restrictions This collection is onsite and available to view by appointment.
  • Collection summary The records detail the planning and execution of the exhibition. The records include correspondence, budget, flyers, posters, proposals, and floor plans.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction For permission to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials, contact the MCA Chicago Library at library@mcachicago.org. Please note that the MCA may not be the sole copyright holder for all materials.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note EXHIBITION TITLE [exhibition records] ; EXHIBITION TITLE [exhibition records]. Related archival materials:
  • Biographical or Historical Note The Original Baron and Bailey Light Circus was a visual and audio experience conceived by industrial designers William J. Baron and William M. Bailey. The installation involved lights, a movie clip of prairie chickens, and animated slides of various subjects projected on panels made of a variety of materials. Animated images were also projected on a cyclorama to produce strong visual effects. A soundtrack derived from the sound of corn growing accompanied some of the images. The exhibition was on view from June 25 through July 7, 1968. On July 6 and 7, the band Haymarket Square performed live in the exhibition.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available. Please contact the MCA Library at library@mcachicago.org.
  • Acquisition information Accession 2013-01, received via internal transfer from Curatorial; Accession 2016-01, found in collection.
  • Names
    • Baron, William J.
    • Bailey, William M.
    • Katzive, David H.
    • Van der Marck, Jan, 1929-2010
  • Subjects Projection art