Archives of American Art

Constantin Alajalov papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.alajcons
Creators:
Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987
Dates:
[ca. 1940-1979]
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
300 Items
(on 1 microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Printed biographical information; letters, notes, and telegrams from various correspondents, including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ogden Nash, and Leonard Bernstein; photographs of Alajalov with others, and photographs of his works; exhibition catalogs, invitations, and announcements; a manuscript and a published copy of CONVERSATION PIECES, a book about Alajalov by Janet Flanner; and magazine articles, and clippings.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, illustrator; New York, N.Y.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2091 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1980 by Constantin Alajalov.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Related Materials
Constantin Alajalov papers also at Syracuse University.

Keywords

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Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Flanner, Janet, 1892- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Nash, Ogden, 1902-1971 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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