Archives of American Art

Gyula Zilzer papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.zilzgyul
Creators:
Zilzer, Gyula, 1898-1969
Dates:
1926-1969
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1.4 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Correspondence, writings, sketchbooks, photographs, diaries, biographical material, and printed material.
Scope and Contents
REEL N/70-47: Correspondence; 3 notebooks with diary entries; 5 sketchbooks; painting notes; exhibition announcements; and writings.
Scope and Contents
UNMICROFILMED: Correspondence; writings; lithographs; sketchbooks; appointment and address books containing notes; personal photographs and photographs of Zilzer's art work; exhibition catalogs and announcements; and biographical data.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Gyula Zilzer (1898-1969) was a painter, printmaker, illustrator, and film designer in Hollywood, California and New York, New York. Born in Budapest, Hungary. Studied at the Hans Hofmann School in Munich.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel N/70-47 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Mrs. Mary Zilzer, widow of Gyula Zilzer, 1970.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Prints -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sketchbooks Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Printmakers -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art directors -- California -- Hollywood Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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