Archives of American Art

Robert Overby papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.overrobe
Creators:
Overby, Robert, 1935-1993
Dates:
circa 1959-1990
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
7.7 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Robert Overby's personal business records for his graphic design work. Included are graphic design files arranged alphabetically, personal and professional correspondence, design samples, photographs and negatives of works of art and art installations, architectural drawings and blueprints, design proofs and advertising design portfolios, posters, source material, and other printed material.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Robert Overby (1935-1993) was a graphic designer and a contemporary artist in Los Angeles, California.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2015, 2016 and 2017 by Linda Burnham, Robert Overby's widow.

Using the Collection

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

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painters -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Graphic artists -- California Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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