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Archives of American Art
Allyn Cox papers relating to U.S. Capitol murals
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.coxallym
- Creators:
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Cox, Allyn, 1896-1982
- Dates:
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1970-1974
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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21 Items( on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A resume, undated; a cost estimate by Cox for designing and executing mural decorations in the U.S. Capitol, 1970; a letter, 1974, from the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to the Capitol Historical Society enclosing photocopies of printed material pertinent to the unveiling and dedication of the Capitol rotunda frieze in 1954; miscellaneous printed material, 1971-1974; and 15 photographs of the murals in the Capitol.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter and muralist; New York, N.Y. and Washington, D.C.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3975 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1981 by Committee on House Administration, via Cindy Szady.
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.
Keywords
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Muralists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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