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Archives of American Art
Ernest Crichlow papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cricerne
- Creators:
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Crichlow, Ernest, 1914-2005
- Dates:
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circa 1941-1963
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Microfilm reel16 items on partial microfilm reel
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This microfilm collection of the papers of African American artist Ernest Chrichlow contains biographical data including two award certificates; printed material including seven clippings and an exhibition catalog; a report on Crichlow by Elizabeth McCausland; Crichlow's "Plan of Work;" and five photographs of works of art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Ernest Crichlow (1914-2005) was an African American painter, illustrator, and graphic artist in Brooklyn, New York. In 1969 he founded the Cinque gallery with Romare Bearden and Norman Lewis.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel N70-12 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals returned to lender, Ernest Crichlow, after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1970 by Ernest Crichlow.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Citation
Ernest Crichlow papers. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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Graphic artists -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Illustrators -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
African American artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
McCausland, Elizabeth, 1899-1965 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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