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Archives of American Art
Lynd Ward papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wardlynd
- Creators:
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Ward, Lynd, 1905-1985
- Dates:
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1934-1964
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.6 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Letters, notes, business records, art works, printed material, and photographs relating to Ward's involvement in the American Artists' Congress (1936-1945), the Artists League of America (1934-1949), the Independent Citizens Committee for the Arts, Sciences, and Professions (1944-1948), the Limited Editions Club competition (1932-1957), and the Society of American Graphic Artists (1940-1964). Artists represented in the files include Grace Albee, John Taylor Arms, Fritz Eichenberg, Antonio Frasconi, Jacob Kainen, Clare Leighton, Prentiss Taylor, Max Weber, Stow Wengenroth, Art Young, Adja Yunkers, William Zorach.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Lynd Ward (1905-1985) was a printmaker, illustrator, and writer in Cresskill, New Jersey. Illustrated over 100 books. President, Society of American Graphic Artists, 1953-1959.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 141 and 4466-4468 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1972-1973 by Lynd Ward.
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.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
Microfilm reels 4466-4468: Finding aid available at Archives of American Art offices.
Keywords
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