Creator:
Vassos, John, 1898-1989
Inclusive Dates:
1928- 1981
Abstract:
The collection consists of the artwork and professional papers of John Vassos. Arranged in four categories (Correspondence-Subject File, Artwork, Writings, and Memorabilia), the collection focuses on Vassos' creative efforts as an arts administrator (Silvermine Guild of Artists), an innovative illustrator (The Ballad of Reading Gaol, Phobia), and an industrial designer. The collection includes correspondence, designs, drawings, photographs, paintings, essays, books, memorabilia and printed material.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Drawings (visual works)
Essays.
Illustrations.
Photographs.
Subject:
Artists.
Illustrators.
Industrial designers.
Painters.
Art -- Painters
Industrial Design
Art -- Illustrators
Art, American.
Art, American -- 20th century.
Art deco -- United States.
Design, Industrial -- United States.
Greek American artists.
Illustrators -- United States.
Industrial designers -- United States.
Painters -- United States.
Painting, American -- 20th century.
Creator:
Madawick, Tucker P.
Inclusive Dates:
1964- 1990
Abstract:
American industrial designer, primarily of consumer electronics; former president, Industrial Design RCA
Consumer Electronics, and past president, Industrial Designers Society of America. Collection contains
publications, models, and slides which document Madawick's association with the Industrial Designers
Society of America as well as various projects during his tenure at RCA. Also, material relating to John
Vassos, whom Madawick recruited to work for RCA.
Type of Material:
Models (representations)
Slides (photographs)
Subject:
Industrial designers.
Industrial Design
Industrial design.
Household electronics -- Design and construction.
Industrial designers -- United States.