Archives of American Art

Alton S. Tobey papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.tobealto
Creators:
Tobey, Alton S. (Alton Stanley), 1914-2005
Dates:
1939-1980
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painting, Modern -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Mural painting and decoration, American Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Muralists Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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