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Walter J. Enright Artwork

An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Enright, Walter J. (Walter Joseph), 1879-1969.
Title: Walter J. Enright Artwork
Inclusive Dates: circa 1920
Quantity: 1 folder (12 items)
Abstract: 12 pieces of original artwork, evidently for a calendar.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Walter J. Enright (1879-1969) was an American artist, illustrator and political cartoonist. A native of Chicago, he studied at the Chicago Art Institute. In addition to his work for various newspapers he illustrated a number of children's books, including at least one by Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Walter J. Enright Artwork consists of twelve pieces of original artwork, each approximately 12" by 15", created for a calendar. Each page has the name of the month and an appropriate illustration (ice skating, fishing, etc.).

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

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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Related Material

Special Collections Research Center also has published works illustrated by Enright. Please search the Classic Catalog to locate these items.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Enright, Walter J. (Walter Joseph), 1879-1969.

Subjects

Art calendars.
Artists -- United States.
Calendars -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Painters -- United States.

Genres and Forms

Drawings (visual works)
Illustrations.
Paintings (visual works)

Occupations

Artists.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Walter J. Enright Artwork,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 29 Nov 2011
Revision history: 14 Dec 2012 - box number revised (MBD)

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Inventory

Artwork
Oversize 1 Calendar illustrations circa 1920 (12 items)

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