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Greg Pizzoli papers, 2013-2017, 2013-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.0 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection contains art, realia, and ephemera created by Greg Pizzoli and promotional materials created for his works.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Sketch Club records, 1860-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
54.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Sketch Club, founded in 1860, is America's oldest club for artists. Philadelphia Sketch Club records, 1860-2012, contains minute books, treasurer's reports, ledgers, receipts, dues books, membership applications, exhibition planning materials and catalogs, photographs, and many other records of the organization. A highlight of the collection is a box of Philadelphia Sketch Club member Christmas cards, most featuring original artwork, circa 1920-2004.

Held at: Philadelphia Sketch Club [Contact Us]

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Institute of Contemporary Art records, 1963-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:
109 linear feet (283 containers)
Abstract:
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a University of Pennsylvania museum displaying contemporary art. This portion of the collection documents the exhibition files of the Institute of Contemporary Arts from 1963 to 2000.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Sculptors records, 1982-2022 (inclusive) 1996-2022 (bulk)

Extent:
5 linear feet (5 boxes ) and 37.5 gigabytes
Abstract:
The Philadelphia Sculptors, a non profit organization, was founded in 1996 in order to promote contemporary sculpture and to serve as an advocate for sculptors in the greater Philadelphia region. The collection consists of administrative records documenting the founding and operation of the organization; artist files, including artists' biographies, statements, and photographic examples of works; and exhibition files for roughly 60 exhibits from 1996 until 2022, when this collection was donated.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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ELM Press collection of Enid Mark lithographs, photographs, and ephemera, 1971-2008 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.3 linear feet (13 boxes, 1 drawer)
Abstract:
Enid Mark (1932-2008) was the founder of ELM Press and an American editor, publisher, and artist specializing in handmade books. The ELM Press collection of Enid Mark lithographs, photographs, and ephemera measures 5.3 linear feet in thirteen boxes and one drawer and dates from 1971 to 2008. It primarily documents Enid Mark's work on limited-edition art books with ELM Press and exhibitions featuring this work.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Michael Albert artwork, 2010

Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection contains artwork by pop artist Michael Albert.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Sophie Blackall illustrations, 2016, 2016

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection comprises ephemera and realia created to promote the works of Sophie Blackall.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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David Hyde Costello papers, 2013, 2013

Extent:
1.0 linear feet (one folder containing two envelopes.)
Abstract:
This collection contains original artwork and the correspondence of David Hyde Costello to Irene Wright.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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James Brewton papers, 1902-2014 (inclusive) 1951-1967 (bulk)

Extent:
2 linear feet (7 boxes, 5 oversize folders) and 1.2 gigabytes
Abstract:
James Edward Brewton (1930-1967) was an American painter and printmaker who attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and exhibited works in Philadelphia and in Denmark. Brewton's early works are said to be expressionist and his later works incorporate graffiti and the influences of "pataphysics." His life was cut short by suicide at the age of 37. The collection is arranged in four series: I. Personal material; II. Artworks; III. Books and audiovisual materials; and IV. Artifacts and memorabilia.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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