Constantin Alajalov Papers

An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection
Creator:	Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987
Title:	Constantin Alajalov Papers
Inclusive Dates:	1929-1960
Quantity:	0.5 linear ft.
Abstract:	Fan mail (1940-1950); published illustrations and covers from The New Yorker (1929-1960); and original drawings.
Language:	English
Repository:	Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 http://scrc.syr.edu

Biographical History

Illustrator, painter. Born in Rostov, Russia, Alajalov emigrated to the United States in 1923, and became a citizen in 1928.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Constantin Alajalov Papers comprises incoming correspondence and printed material of the Russian-born portrait painter, illustrator and cartoonist.

Spanning 1940-1960, the Incoming Correspondence is almost exclusively about Alajalov's covers for The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post.

Printed material consists of artwork and memorabilia, and includes Alajalov's New Yorker covers (1929-1960) and articles about him from American Artist and The Saturday Evening Post.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on this material.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Constantin Alajalov Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Library

Acquisition Information

Gift of Constantin Alajolov, 1964.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: KM
Date: Mar 1997
Revision history: 7 Nov 2005 - EAD file created (MRR)

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Inventory

	Incoming correspondence
Box 1		1940-1960 (2 folders)

	Printed material
		Artwork
Box 1			The New Yorker covers 1929-1960 (4 folders)
		Memorabilia
Box 1			Articles about 1942, 1948

	Selected index to correspondence
		Brooks, John Benson undated Kanin, Garson 7 Mar 1947 Stevens, Rise 26 Sep 1947

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