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Archives of American Art
Alton S. Tobey papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.tobealto
- Creators:
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Tobey, Alton S. (Alton Stanley), 1914-2005
- Dates:
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1939-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Resumes; a typescript, "In Profile: Alton S. Tobey," by Wayne Baruch; letters concerning mural commissions, gifts of portraits, and financial matters; receipts; 3 notebooks; exhibition announcements; clippings and other printed material; and photographs of Tobey and his works of art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, mural painter, lecturer; Larchmont, N.Y. Born 1914. Died 2005.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1980 by Alton S. Tobey.
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
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Painting, Modern -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Mural painting and decoration, American | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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