Summary |
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| Creator: | Kimble, Warren. |
| Title: | Warren Kimble Memorabilia |
| Dates: | circa 1960s-2017 |
| Size: | 6.25 linear feet (1 box, 1 map case drawer, and 1 oversize box) |
| Abstract: | Items related to Kimble's alumni activities |
| 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
Warren Kimble (1935- ) is a nationally-renowned folk artist, entrepreneur, and member of the Syracuse University Class of 1957.
Warren Kimble earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University's School of Art (now the College of Visual and Performing Arts) in 1957. While a student he was a cheerleader and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. After an early career in advertising, he taught in public schools and later was a member the art faculty at Castleton State College in Vermont. Kimble pursued his love of painting in 1983 and subsequently found success as a contemporary folk artist. Also a successful home furnishings designer, he has designed images that have been transformed into items such as dinnerware, rugs, furniture, and textiles.
Kimble has been an enthusiastic alumnus of Syracuse University. The University awarded him the George Arents Pioneer Medal, the highest alumni honor, in 2002 and the Melvin A. Eggers Senior Alumni Award in 2017. He received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Green Mountain College in Vermont. Kimble lives and works in Brandon, Vermont, with Lorraine, his wife and business partner.
Scope and Content Note
The Warren Kimble Memorabilia comprises primarily materials relating to Syracuse University alumni reunions. A mug, banner, scrapbook and beanie pertain to the Class of 1957, of which Kimble is a part. There is also a megaphone signed by alumni cheerleaders and a banner designed by Kimble.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives 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:
Warren Kimble Memorabilia,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Warren Kimble donated most of the materials to the Syracuse University Archives in 2012, the megaphone in 2015, and the scrapbook in 2017.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival housing.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Meg Mason
Date: 2017
Revision history: 2019 - inventory addition - (NW)