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| Creator: | Riggs, Robert, 1896-1970. |
| Title: | Robert Riggs Papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1912-1970 |
| Quantity: | 0.25 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | Papers of the American painter, illustrator, and lithographer, specializing in circus art and prize-fight lithographs. Sketchbooks (2) labelled "Circus '35" and "Coney"; photographs of Riggs at the circus, in his studio, and miscellaneous portraits and candid shots; and printed material, including articles (1933-1947), and clippings (1912-1970). |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: | Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 http://scrc.syr.edu |
Robert Riggs (1896-1970) was an American painter, illustrator, and lithographer.
Spanning 1912 through 1970, the Robert Riggs Papers comprises artwork, photographs, and printed material relating to the professional career of the American painter, illustrator, and lithographer Documenting his predilection for circus and action subjects, Riggs' Artwork includes two sketchbooks marked "Circus '35" and "Coney," as well as a photograph of his early work. Photographs and printed material constitute Memorabilia. Photographs of Riggs include those at a circus, in his studio, and a number of miscellaneous portraits and candid shots. Printed material includes articles and clippings about Riggs (1912-1970), and an exhibition announcement.
All material is arranged alphabetically by type and then by title.
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:
Robert Riggs Papers
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Library
Gift of Robert Riggs, 1964.
Created by: KM
Date: Oct 1993
Revision history: 10 Dec 2007 - converted to EAD (MRC)
| Artwork | |||||||||||
| Photograph | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Early work | ||||||||||
| Sketchbooks | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | "Circus '35" | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Coney" | ||||||||||
| Memorabilia | |||||||||||
| Photographs of Riggs | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | At circus | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | In studio | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Miscellaneous | ||||||||||
| Printed material | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Articles 1933-1947, undated | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Clippings 1912-1970, undated | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Exhibition announcement | ||||||||||
