Summary |
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| Creator: | Hermes, R. Allen |
| Title: | R. Allen Hermes Drawing |
| Dates: | 1932 |
| Size: | 1 box (2 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | R. Allen Hermes' drawing is of Professor Albert Menut, drawn in charcoal and mounted on cardboard. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
R. Allen Hermes (1913-2004) was an artist and 1934 graduate of Syracuse University.
Hermes was originally born in England, but came to the United States at the age of 16. He attended school in Buffalo, New York, where he won a four year scholarship to attend Syracuse University. He graduated from the University in 1934 with honors and a degree in fine arts. Upon graduation, Hermes was awarded a Hazard Fellowship, enabling him to study art and architecture in Germany for one year.
In 1942, Hermes married Helen Davis and the two settled in Redding, Connecticut. Hermes then served with the Corps of Engineers in Europe during World War II, where he painted his fellow peers and officers. After the war, Hermes continued his artistic career by teaching art and showing his work in various galleries.
Scope and Content Note
R. Allen Hermes' drawing is a portrait of Albert Menut, who was a Professor of Romance Languages at Syracuse University. The piece is done in charcoal on paper and is 18x24 inches.
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Related Material
In addition to his drawing, the Syracuse University Archives also holds a clippings file for R. Allen Hermes.
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
R. Allen Hermes Drawing,
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Acquisition Information
The R. Allen Hermes Drawing was donated to the Syracuse University Archives by Sue Brownell in 2017.
Processing Information
The drawing was rehoused in an archival box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Maggie Teschler
Date: 2017
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