Archives of American Art

Allyn Cox papers relating to U.S. Capitol murals

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.coxallym
Creators:
Cox, Allyn, 1896-1982
Dates:
1970-1974
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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