Archives of American Art

Alton Pickens papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.pickalto
Creators:
Pickens, Alton
Dates:
1943-1969
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Business and personal letters to Pickens (1943-69), notes and other papers relating to his art instruction (1950-53), art exhibition announcements (1955-56), financial records (1949-56), and four leftist political magazines from the 1940's, one of which contains some of Pickens' sketches. In addition, there are a few photographs of unknown subjects.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Alton Pickens (1917- 1991) was a painter, printmaker, and instructor. He taught art at Indiana University and Vassar College.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1989 by Alton Pickens via Paul Schweizer.

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.

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