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Archives of American Art
Constantin Alajalov papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.alajcons
- Creators:
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Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987
- Dates:
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[ca. 1940-1979]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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
Related Materials
Constantin Alajalov papers also at Syracuse University.
Keywords
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Illustrators | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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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