Overview of the Collection |
|
| Creator: | Citron, Minna, 1896-1991 |
| Title: | Minna Citron Papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1932-1965 |
| Quantity: | .5 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Correspondence, 1946-1965; typescript essays; exhibition catalogs, invitations, and posters; photographs of Minna Citron and her work; newspaper clippings; and publicity |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 http://scrc.syr.edu |
The Minna Citron Papers encompasses the correspondence, artwork, writings and memorabilia of the American painter and graphic artist (1896-1991). Although revealing little of her personal life, the collection documents Citron's artistic career from the 1930s through the mid-sixties.
Correspondence includes incoming and outgoing business letters, a few from the 1940s followed by a gap during the 1950s. Resuming in 1961 and continuing through 1965, the Correspondence focuses on Minna Citron's associations with art galleries (Ferdinand Roten Galleries, Inc., Aspen Art Gallery), educational institutions (Elmira College), museums (Whitney Museum of American Art, Roanoke Fine Arts Center), professional organizations (American Color Print Society, American Federation of Arts) and public libraries which sponsored her lectures or held exhibitions of her work.
Artwork includes an original etching for a bookplate, a partial inventory of Minna Citron's paintings and graphics, and black-and-white photographs of her work. Arranged by title, Writings feature manuscript essays and speeches as well as two articles, "Communication Between Spectator and Artist" (College Art Journal, Winter 1955), and: "The Uncharted Course" (Impression, Fall 1958).
Memorabilia contains awards, personal photographs, printed material, publicity, and reviews and comments about Minna Citron's work. Printed material includes clippings (1932-1965), exhibition catalogs (1930s-1960s) and posters for Minna Citron's one-woman and group shows.
There are no access restrictions on this material.
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Minan Citron Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Library
Gift of Minna Citron
Created by: KM
Date: Nov 1992
Revision history: 2 Aug 2005 - EAD file created (MRR)
| Biographical material | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Biographical material | ||||||||||
| Correspondence | |||||||||||
| Correspondence 1940s, 1961-1965 (3 folders) | |||||||||||
| Artwork | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Bookplate of Louis N. Messing | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Inventory (partial) of Minna Citron's paintings, graphics | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Photographs | ||||||||||
| Writings | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Manuscript essays, speeches (by title) - typescripts | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Published articles | ||||||||||
| Memorabilia | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Awards | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Photographs (personal) | ||||||||||
| Printed material | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Clippings 1932-1965, undated | ||||||||||
| Exhibition catalogs | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | One-woman shows 1930s-1960s (3 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Group shows 1940s-1960s (5 folders) | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Miscellaneous undated | ||||||||||
| Oversize 1 | Exhibition posters (8) | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Miscellaneous | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Publicity | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Reviews, comments | ||||||||||
