Query: *
Jacob Lawrence papers [microfilm]
Creators:
Lawrence, Jacob, 1917-2000
Dates:
1937-1992
Size:
4 Microfilm reels
Collection ID:
AAA.lawrjaco2
Repository:
Archives of American Art

This microfilm collection documents the artistic and teaching career of African American painter Jacob Lawrence. Included are biographical materials and awards; correspondence; writings and speeches by Lawrence, 1947-1962, and writings about Lawrence; photographs; scattered financial material, 1941-1957; and printed materials. Correspondence dates from 1937-1971. Among the correspondents are: Ralph Abernathy, Charles Alston, Benny …