Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987

Fan mail (1940-1950); published illustrations and covers from The New Yorker (1929-1960); and original drawings.

Artzybasheff, Boris, 1899-1965

Spanning 1893 to 1966, the Boris Artzybasheff Papers comprises biographical material, correspondence, artwork, writings, and memorabilia of the Russian-American artist (1899-1965), who is perhaps most widely known for the more than 200 covers of Time magazine he produced between 1941 and 1965. Illuminating Artzybasheff's unique and versatile artistic style as well as his life as an immigrant in the United States, the collection documents the career of the illustrator, painter, designer, and author.

Associated American Artists

The Associated American Artists Galleries Records comprises articles, clippings, exhibition catalogs, photographs and promotional material pertaining to the general history of the organization, the individual artists it represented, and promotions for various clients. Originally housed in 27 scrapbooks, the documents have been removed and placed in folders for archival preservation.

Barnet, Will, 1911-2012

Papers of the American painter, printmaker. Correspondence (1937-1960); exhibition catalogs (1938-1965); manuscript and published writings, including a draft of an untitled autobiography; photographs and reproductions of Barnet's artwork; and various printed material, including articles (1937-1960) and clippings (1930-1966) about Barnet.

Blair, Robert N. (Robert Noel), 1912-

American painter from Buffalo, New York. Collection contains one exhibit program, one clipping.

Blatas, Arbit.

Letters, manuscripts, clippings, articles, and programs covering the career of the Russian-born artist.

Bohrod, Aaron.

Correspondence (family, art organizations and associations, educational institutions, galleries and museums, patrons, fellow artists), artwork, writings, memorabilia of the American realist painter.

Bolotowsky, Ilya, 1907-1981.

Russian-American abstract painter and playwright. Collection contains typescripts for five plays.

Browning, Colleen.

Irish American painter. Collection contains photographs of her work, published articles and clippings.

Burliuk, David, 1882-1967.

Papers of the painter, author. Correspondence, diaries, memorabilia, photographs, and scrapbooks; in English and Russian.

Calapai, Letterio, 1902-1993

Papers of the Italian-American painter, engraver, illustrator, printmaker who worked in New York City and Chicago. Correspondence (1932-1967); exhibition catalogs and invitations (1930s-1977); original artwork (prints and etchings); reproductions of artwork; and printed materials, including articles and newspaper clippings (1933-1968) about Calapai. Predominantly incoming correspondence includes that of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, John Taylor Arms, Artists for Victory, Inc., Aline Bernstein, Boston Public Library, Brooklyn Museum, Charles Burchfield, Lorenz B. Graham, Lou Harrison, Arthur Heintzelman, Codman Hislop, Clayton Hoagland, Charles Hopkinson, A. Hyatt Mayor, Riverside Museum, Max Rudolf, Franz Schoenberner, Society of American Graphic Artists, Benton Spruance, Andrew Stasik, Lynd Ward, Morris Weisenthal, Mabel Wheaton, John Hall Wheelock, Arthur Zaidenberg, and Carl Zigrosser. Exhibition catalogs includes catalogs for two Rockwell Kent exhibits at Calapai's gallery.

Charlot, Jean, 1898-1979.

Papers of the French-American illustrator, painter, lithographer, muralist and art historian; died 1979. Collection includes manuscript of Mexican mural renaissance and sketchbook for mural The Village Fiesta in Shaw Dormitory at Syracuse University.

Chen, Chi, 1912-

Papers of the Chinese-American painter, chiefly of watercolors. Collection includes artwork reproductions for periodicals, a poster, greeting cards, and an Irving Trust Company portfolio; typescript speeches and poems; articles and reviews (1951-1960), and exhibition catalogs and invitations (1948-1971).

Citron, Minna, 1896-1991.

Correspondence, 1946-1965; typescript essays; exhibition catalogs, invitations, and posters; photographs of Minna Citron and her work; newspaper clippings; and publicity

Clark, Eliot Candee, 1883-

Papers of the American painter, art critic. Correspondence, 1910-1969; holograph and typescript essays, lectures, and speeches; photographs; and printed material, including articles, exhibition catalogs, and material relating to the National Academy of Design, of which Clark wrote a history.

Coiner, Charles T.

Correspondence (1930s-1970); design drawings for government commissions, including preliminary sketches and other material pertaining to the NRA blue eagle as well as civilian defense logos and war posters; documents relating to various Ayer clients, including the Container Corporation of America; ms. essays and speeches, and tear sheets for Coiner's 'Clipping Board' column; and memorabilia, including awards, clippings, exhibition catalogs, and photographs. Correspondence includes letters of Raymond A. Ballinger, Herbert Bayer, Harry Bouras, Alexey Brodovitch, Werner Drewes, Leo Lionni, George Samerjan, Lajos Szalay, and others.

Cook, Howard Norton, 1901-1980

Correspondence (1928-1972); artwork (original watercolors and reproductions); writings by Cook (articles, essays, reminiscences about the Taos community, statements and notes on Cook's artistic philosophy); and memorabilia, including financial and legal documents, and printed material (articles, reviews, clippings about Cook, exhibition announcements, invitations, and catalogs). Correspondents include artists Ernest L. Blumenschein, Victor Candell, Jean Charlot, Fred Conway, Russell Cowles, Andrew Dasburg, Lamar Dodd, Ernest Fiene, Lez Haas, John Haley, Ward Lockwood, Henry Lee McFee, B.J.O. Nordfeldt, Arthur Osver, Rudolph Ruzicka, Millard Sheets, and Carl Zigrosser. Other correspondents include Margaret Anderson, Joseph Blumenthal, John Hodgdon Bradley, J. Frank Dobie, and Lenore Marshall. Extensive correspondence relating to Cook's mural work includes that of the Mayo Clinic, the U. S. Post Office, the U.S. Public Buildings Administration, and the U.S. Treasury Department.

Crampton, Rollin McNeil, 1886-1970.

Papers of the American painter, sculptor (1886-1970). Copies of letters received, 1952-1964; exhibition notices and photographs of work; manuscript 'Laws of Proportion', 1964; also published materials.

Crimi, Alfred D., 1900-1994.

Papers of the Italian-American painter, muralist.

Cunningham, Ben, 1904-1975

Spanning 1904 to 1969, the Ben Cunningham Papers comprises biographical material, correspondence, artwork, writings, and memorabilia of the American painter and art educator (1904-1975). The collection, which is heavily annotated by Cunningham, illuminates a professional career which encompassed WPA Federal Art Project mural work as well as the op art movement of the mid to late 1960s. Some of the items in the collection have been restricted to prevent their further deterioration. Photocopies of these embrittled items have been made available for researcher use.