Mort Meskin Art collection, 1941-2007

Collection context

Creator:
Meskin, Mort, 1916-1995
Extent:
27 linear feet 22 boxes and 3 mapcase drawers
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

The collection displays the diverse artistic venues that a comics artist pursued in order to make a living. For more on Meskin, see the book From shadow to light: the life and art of Mort Meskin: https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/7982354.

Biographical / historical:

Mort Meskin was a Golden Age comics artist, known for his work for a variety of comics companies, including the studios of Will Eisner, of Jack Kirby & Joe Simon, and one he founded with Jerry Robinson. He worked on a variety of early titles, before leaving comics in 1965 and becoming an advertising artist for BBD&O. He was famously prolific; the collection includes what comic art remains in the family, as well as his advertising art, and a large number of his fine art pieces, including small pieces he referred to as "haikus.".

Access and use

Restrictions:

Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mort Meskin Art Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu