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Thornton and Amy Oakley collection, 1927-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear foot (3 boxes) and 3 oversize box
Abstract:
This collection houses pen and ink drawings on boards, water colors, manuscripts, a promotional display board, scholarly journals, disbound leaves, printer's proofs, and booklets related to Thornton Oakley (1881-1953) and Amy Oakley (. Oakley illustrated numerous books and magazines, includingHarper's,Century Magazine,Collier's Weekly, andEverybody's Magazineduring the 20th century.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Jeffrey Bailey collection of James Leo Herlihy papers, 1942-2006 (inclusive) dates 1953-1993 (bulk)

Extent:
1.6 linear foot (2 boxes) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:
The Jeffrey Bailey collection of James Leo Herlihy papers is a combination of correspondence and personal papers originated by American author and actor James Leo Herlihy and literary papers belonging to Herlihy’s long-time friend and literary executor, American author Jeffrey Bailey.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Lewis Warsh collection of twentieth-century poetry ephemera, 1962-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear foot (3 boxes) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:
American poet Lewis Warsh (born 1944) compiled this collection of promotional ephemera primarily documenting what is known as the second generation of the New York School. The collection also includes material relating to Warsh's own readings and performances, writing, and publishing ventures.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Ray Johnson mail art collection, 1972-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear foot (1 box) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:
This collection comprises American mail artist Ray Johnson's (1927-1995) letters, collages, and artwork sent to his friend and artist Phyllis Floyd. Also included in the collection are newspaper clippings about Johnson and promotional material for retrospectives of his career.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Gérard Charrière papers, 1960-2016 (inclusive) 1980-2000 (bulk)

Extent:
1.33 linear foot (2 boxes), 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize folder
Abstract:
Gérard Charrière (1935- ) is a Swiss book artist and painter. The Gérard Charrière papers consist of correspondence, artists' books, catalogs, brochures, periodicals, postcards, artworks, sketches, and printed ephemera collected and created by Charrière. The bulk of the collection comprises correspondence and materials from Charrière's artist friends and colleagues.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Martha L. Carothers collection of paper sample catalogs and art and design publications, circa 1963-2013 (inclusive) 1970-2000 (bulk)

Extent:
7 linear foot (7 boxes) and 7 oversize box
Abstract:
Martha L. Carothers is a book artist and Professor Emerita of Art and Design at the University of Delaware who specializes in graphic design and book arts (typography, book design, bookbinding, and letterpress printing). This collection comprises paper sample catalogs and art and design publications collected by Carothers in support of her teaching and artistic activities.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Artwork related to W. D. Snodgrass, circa 1986-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
10 item
Abstract:
This collection of artwork by American painter and poet DeLoss McGraw comprises ten pieces of original artwork reflecting the artist's collaboration with, creative responses to, and inspiration drawn from the works of American poet W. D. (William De Witt) Snodgrass.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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