Archives of American Art

Otto Lambert Grever and Grever family papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.grevotto
Creators:
Grever, Otto Lambert, 1878-1936
Dates:
1907-1991
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1.6 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Eight pencil drawings by Grever; biographical and legal papers; printed material from the Kit Kat Club, 1907-1923, and the Salmagundi Club, 1929; membership books from the Poster Artists Association of America, 1912, 1915, and 1923; photograph albums and photographs; letters of condolence upon Grever's death; and correspondence of Grever's widow and daughter, Barbara Grever, mainly relating to their efforts in documenting Grever's work after his death.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Theatrical poster artist, lithographer; New York, N.Y. Grever was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 16, 1878. He studied art at the Cincinnati Art Academy under Frank Duveneck and Vincent Nowottny. He began his career in lithography in Cincinatti, eventually settling in New York City in 1904 and working for the H.C. Miner Lithographic Co. where he specialized in theatrical posters for 29 years.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Grever's daughter, Barbara Ann Grever, 1993-1994.

Using the Collection

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

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Theater -- History -- 20th century Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Theatrical posters Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Lithography Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Grever, Barbara Ann, 1928- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
H.C. Miner Lithographic Co. Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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