University of Pennsylvania collection of Carl Zigrosser correspondence
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of correspondence between James A. Michener and Carl Zigrosser relating to Japanese prints, the Michener sponsored Modern Japanese Print Contest, and the resulting book James A. Michener's The Modern Japanese Print, an appreciation.
Dates
- 1953-1962
Creator
- Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997 (Person)
- Zigrosser, Carl, 1891-1975 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. User must receive permission from the Van Pelt Library for permission to reproduce or publish any information. For more information contact James A. Michener Library, Archival Services Department, University of Northern Colorado, campus Box 48, Greeley, CO 80639, Phone: (970) 351-2854, E-mail: library.archives@unco.edu
Biographical / Historical
Carl Zigrosser founded and directed the Weyhe Gallery in New York and served as the first Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Extent
1 Folder(s) (Thirty-eight correspondences)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photocopies of James A. Michener's correspondence with Carl Zigrosser from 1953 to 1962 relating to Japanese prints and the Michener sponsored Modern Japanese Print Contest.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals are located at the Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts.
- Title
- University of Pennsylvania Collection of Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Melissa Gurney
- Date
- February 25, 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu