Mark Podwal collection, ca. 1960-2024
Collection context
- Creator:
- :Podwal, Mark H., 1945-
- Extent:
- 15 Linear Feet xx boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Columbia already owns a number of Dr. Podwal's published works (see https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog), as well as a copy of prints from his "All this has come upon us..." from his drawings commissions to be displayed at the Terezin Ghetto Museum in 2004.
This collection contains Mark Podwal's correspondence with numerous literary figures for whom he illustrated (including Eli Wiesel, Cynthia Ozik and Harold Bloom), as well as copies of his etchings and some photographs. Also included are magazines for which he illustrated and various ephemera (postcards, etc.) that he designed.
- Biographical / historical:
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Mark Podwal (https://www.markpodwal.com/) is a New York Times illustrator, but his works on Jewish themes are extraordinary and truly what makes his work exceptional. Often mixing together the old and the new (a woodcut from a 17th century Book of Customs gets a contemporary twists), his art presents ideas and emotions in an incredibly poignant way.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mark Podwal Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- 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