Archives of American Art

Julius J. Lankes letters and prints

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.lankjuli
Creators:
Lankes, Julius J., 1884-1960
Dates:
1924-1932
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
20 Items
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Five letters from Lincoln MacVeagh, President, of Dial Press, 1924-1932, regarding dust jacket publication of various wood-cuts (one with an illustration, "On Top of Tobin"); ten letters from Dial's Acting Editor, Marianne Moore, 1926-1929; and two woodblock cull prints for the dust jackets of Mike Evan's Place and At Top of Tobin.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Printmaker, illustrator; Hampton, Virginia. Also known as J.J. Lankes.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 5048 (fr. 158-178) available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1989 by Lankes' son, J.B. Lankes.

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
Julius J. Lankes papers also located at: Dartmouth College.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Illustration of books Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Printmakers -- Virginia Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wood-engraving Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Moore, Marianne, 1887-1972 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
MacVeagh, Lincoln, 1890-1972 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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